Echeveria gigantea scientific classification
The echeveria gigantea derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order. It is known as a succulent plant.
Echeveria gigantea name
The name derives from its size.
Echeveria gigantea geographic location
Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico.
Echeveria gigantea structure
The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height of 30cm and width of 60cm.
It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.
Echeveria gigantea leaves
It is a green echeveria. It has wavy leaves with red margins.
Echeveria gigantea raceme
The echeveria raceme can grow up to 180cm.
Echeveria gigantea flowers
It has red flowers.
Echeveria gigantea 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 gigantea soil
The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).
Echeveria gigantea diseases
This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.
Echeveria gigantea propagation
The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.
Echeveria gigantea uses
It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.