Echeveria leucotricha


Echeveria leucotricha scientific classification

The echeveria leucotricha derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order. It is known as a succulent plant.

Echeveria leucotricha name

The name means 'white haired'.

Echeveria leucotricha geographic location

Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico (Puebla).

Echeveria leucotricha structure

The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height of 15cm and width of 35cm.
It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.

Echeveria leucotricha leaves

It is a green echeveria. It has green leaves, they have hairs like echeveria pulvinata and they have a oblong shape. 

Echeveria leucotricha raceme

The raceme can grow up to 30cm.

Echeveria leucotricha flowers

It has red flowers.

Echeveria leucotricha exposure

As to exposure, it is suitable both for sun or shade environments, even though sun is preferable.
It deals with temperatures from 70ºF in the summer and it goes to 50ºF in the winter.

Echeveria leucotricha soil

The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).

Echeveria leucotricha diseases

This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.

Echeveria leucotricha propagation

The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.

Echeveria leucotricha uses

It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.