Echeveria pilosa scientific classification
The echeveria pilosa derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order. It is known as a succulent plant.
Echeveria pilosa name
The name derives from the fact that it is a hairy flower.
Echeveria pilosa geographic location
Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico (Puebla).
Echeveria pilosa structure
The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height of 15cm and width of 15cm.
It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.
Echeveria pilosa leaves
It is a green echeveria. It has green leaves and they have white hairs.
Echeveria pilosa raceme
The raceme can grow up to 30cm.
Echeveria pilosa flowers
It has yellow and orange flowers.
Echeveria pilosa 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 pilosa soil
The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).
Echeveria pilosa diseases
This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.
Echeveria pilosa propagation
The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.
Echeveria pilosa uses
It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.