- The origin of the Echeveria
- differences between species
- Echeveria is slightly poisonous and not hardy
- Known species of Echeveria
The Echeveria has long been one of the most popular ornamental plants in our living rooms. It is represented in numerous species, which differ significantly in leaf shape, flowers, flowering time and growth habit. A particularly popular species is Echeveria agavoides.
The Echeveria agavoides inspires with its red leaf edges
The origin of the Echeveria
How many species of Echeveria there are in total is not known. The succulent plant is represented in so many variations that it is not always easy for the layperson to classify them.
Most species of Echeveria are native to Mexico. Other locations are Texas and southern Peru.
differences between species
The variety of Echeveria is great. The plants differ not only in size and growth habit. The shape of the leaves and flowers are also very different depending on the species. Most form not only one rosette, but consist of several rosettes that can be separated for propagation.
Echeveria is slightly poisonous and not hardy
All species of Echeveria are slightly poisonous. The toxins are contained in the plant sap and can cause inflammatory skin reactions.
As a succulent that stores water in its leaves, the Echeveria is not hardy. The temperatures at the site may drop to a maximum of five degrees. In winter, the Echeveria needs a longer period of rest, during which it is kept cool but very bright.
Known species of Echeveria
| offered. Surname | growth habit | size | color | blossom | particularities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echeveria agavoides | rosette shape | up to 12 cm in diameter | green | orange-red/yellowish | reddish leaf edges |
| Echeveria elegans | rosette shape | up to 10 cm in diameter | light blue-green | pink, yellow | transparent sheet edges |
| Echeveria derenbergii | spherical rosettes on trunk | up to 17 cm in diameter | blue green | Orange red | blooms in late summer |
| Echeveria leucotricha | subshrub | up to 12 cm in diameter | light green | Red | very fleshy |
| Echeveria gibbiflora | subshrub | up to 10 cm in diameter | grey-green | bright red | very rare |
| Echeveria harmsii | subshrub | loose rosettes | medium green | scarlet / yellow | solitary flowers |
| Echeveria pulvinata | half stem | loose rosettes | white haired | scarlet | bald below |
tips
The Echeveria is a very easy-care plant that forgives small care mistakes. It is important that it is not watered too frequently or heavily.