Echeveria potosina scientific classification
The echeveria potosina derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order.Echeveria potosina name
The name potosina derives perhaps from its origin, San Luis Potosi.
Echeveria potosina geographic location
Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico, at San Luis Potosi.
Echeveria potosina structure
The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height of approximately 15cm and a width of approximately 10cm.
It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.
Echeveria potosina leaves
The leaves have an obovate shape, and their color is green.
Echeveria potosina raceme
The raceme can grow up to 30cm.
Echeveria potosina flowers
The flowers are pink and orange.
Echeveria potosina 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 50º F in the winter.
Echeveria potosina soil
The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).
Echeveria potosina diseases
This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.
Echeveria potosina propagation
The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.
Echeveria potosina uses
It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.