Echeveria rundelli scientific classification
The echeveria rundelli derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order.
Echeveria rundelli name
It is also known as 'Mexican Firecracker'.
Echeveria rundelli geographic location
Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico (Oaxaca and Puebla).
Echeveria rundelli structure
The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height and width of 8cm.
It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.
Echeveria rundelli leaves
It is a green echeveria. It has green leaves with a red tip and they have a spatulate shape.
Echeveria rundelli raceme
The raceme can grow up to 20cm.
Echeveria rundelli flowers
The flowers are red and yellow.
Echeveria rundelli 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 rundelli soil
The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).
Echeveria rundelli diseases
This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.
Echeveria rundelli propagation
The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.
Echeveria rundelli uses
It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.