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.