Echeveria 'Afterglow' scientific classification
The echeveria 'Afterglow' derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order.
Echeveria 'Afterglow' geographic location
It is a hybrid echeveria between Echeveria cante with Echeveria shaviana by Don Worth.
Echeveria 'Afterglow' structure
The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height of approximately 25cm and a width up to 25cm.
It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.
Echeveria 'Afterglow' leaves
It is a pink echeveria. It has pink leaves. The leaves have a waved shape that resembles artichokes.
Echeveria 'Afterglow' flowers
The echeveria has red flowers. They are bell shaped flowers.
Echeveria 'Afterglow' exposure
As to explosure, 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 'Afterglow' soil
The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).
Echeveria 'Afterglow' diseases
This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.
Echeveria 'Afterglow' propagation
The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.
Echeveria 'Afterglow' uses
It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.