Echeveria pulvinata


Echeveria pulvinata scientific classification

The echeveria pulvinata derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order.

Echeveria pulvinata name

The name pulvinata derives from 'pulvis' which means 'cushion'. It is also known as 'Plush plant'.

Echeveria pulvinata geographic location

Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico, Oaxaca.

Echeveria pulvinata 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 pulvinata leaves

It is a green echeveria. It has olive green leaves with thin white hairs and they have a spoon shape.

Echeveria pulvinata raceme

The raceme can grow up to 12cm.

Echeveria pulvinata flowers

The flowers are red.

Echeveria pulvinata 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 pulvinata soil

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

Echeveria pulvinata diseases

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

Echeveria pulvinata 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.