Echeveria ciliata


Echeveria ciliata scientific classification

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

Echeveria ciliata geographic location

Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico, at Puebla State.

Echeveria ciliata structure

The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height of approximately 20cm and a width up to 20cm.
It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.

Echeveria ciliata leaves

It is a green echeveria. The leaves are green, they have red tips in cold temperatures. The leaves have an lanceolate shape.

Echeveria ciliata flowers

The flowers are orange.

Echeveria ciliata 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 ciliata soil

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

Echeveria ciliata diseases

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

Echeveria ciliata propagation

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

Echeveria ciliata uses

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