Echeveria scheerii

Echeveria scheerii scientific classification

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


Echeveria scheerii name

The name derives from Frederick Scheer of Kew, a collector.


Echeveria scheerii geographical location

Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico, in Oaxaca.


Echeveria scheerii structure

The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height of approximately 10cm 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 scheerii leaves

It is a green echeveria. It has green leaves with red margins and they have a pointy edge shape.

Echeveria scheerii raceme

The raceme is short.


Echeveria scheerii flowers

The flowers are orange and yellow.


Echeveria scheerii 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 scheerii soil

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


Echeveria scheerii diseases

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


Echeveria scheerii propagation

The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.


Echeveria scheerii uses

It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.