Echeveria glauca


Echeveria glauca scientific classification

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

Echeveria glauca name

The name refers to its blue color.

Echeveria glauca geographic location

It has its origin in Mexico.

Echeveria glauca structure

The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes.
It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.

Echeveria glauca leaves

It is a blue echeveria. It has green blue leaves. They are arrow shaped leaves.

Echeveria glauca flowers

It has yellow and red flowers. They are bell shaped flowers.

Echeveria glauca 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 glauca soil

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

Echeveria glauca diseases

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

Echeveria glauca propagation

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

Echeveria glauca uses

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