Echeveria minima scientific classification
The echeveria minima derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order. It is known as a succulent plant.
Echeveria minima name
The name derives from the echeveria size.
Echeveria minima location
Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico (Hidalgo, Puente de Tasquillo).
Echeveria minima structure
The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height of 6cm and width of 6cm.
It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.
Echeveria minima leaves
It is a blue echeveria. It has green leaves with red margins. They are obovate shaped.
Echeveria minima flowers
It has red flowers with yellow tips. They are bell shaped flowers.
Echeveria minima 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 minima soil
The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).
Echeveria minima diseases
This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.
Echeveria minima propagation
The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.
Echeveria minima uses
It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.