Echeveria nodulosa scientific classification
The echeveria nodulosa derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order.
Echeveria nodulosa name
The name nodulosa means 'knotted'. It is also known as 'Painted echeveria'.
Echeveria nodulosa geographic location
Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico, Oaxaca.
Echeveria nodulosa structure
The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height and width of 20cm.
It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.
Echeveria nodulosa leaves
It is a green echeveria. It has olive green leaves with red stripes in the middle and at the edges and they have a spoon shape.
Echeveria nodulosa raceme
The raceme can grow up to 30cm.
Echeveria nodulosa flowers
The flowers are red and yellow.
Echeveria nodulosa 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 nodulosa soil
The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).
Echeveria nodulosa diseases
This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.
Echeveria nodulosa propagation
The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.
Echeveria nodulosa uses
It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.