Scientific Name
×Cremneria 'Mutabilis'
Synonym(s)
Echeveria × mutabilis, ×Cremneria mutabilis
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Nothogenus: ×Cremneria
Origin
×Cremneria 'Mutabilis' is a hybrid created by Jean-Baptiste A. Deleuil of Marseilles in 1874. It results from a cross between Cremnophila linguifolia and Echeveria scheeri (according to Deleuil) or Echeveria carnicolor (according to Walther).
Description
×Cremneria 'Mutabilis' is a succulent plant with branched stems and rosettes of fleshy leaves at the end of the branches. The stems can grow up to 12 inches (30 cm) long, while the rosettes can reach up to 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter. The leaves are green or brownish-green depending on the sunlight they receive and can measure up to 2.8 inches (7 cm) long and 1.2 inches (3 cm) wide.
The inflorescences can grow up to 3.5 feet (75 cm) long and bear flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and pink.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Most common Echeveria species are not complicated succulents to grow, provided you follow a few basic rules. First, never let water sit in the rosette, as it can cause rot or fungal diseases that will kill the plant. Additionally, remove dead leaves from the bottom of the plant as it grows. These dead leaves provide a haven for pests, and Echeverias are susceptible to mealy bugs. Finally, as with all succulents, careful watering habits and plenty of light will help ensure success.
Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot a succulent, ensure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, removing any rotted or dead roots. Treat any cuts with a fungicide.
Most Echeverias can be easily propagated from leaf cuttings, although some are better from seeds or stem cuttings. To propagate a leaf cutting, place the individual leaf in potting soil for succulents and cover the dish until the new plant sprouts.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.
Links
- Back to nothogenus ×Cremneria
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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