Echeveria 'Afterglow'


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.