Scientific Name
Cremnophila linguifolia (Lemaire) Moran
Synonym(s)
Anacampseros linguifolia, Cotyledon linguaefolia, Cotyledon linguifolia, Echeveria linguifolia, Pachyphytum lingua
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Cremnophila
Origin
Cremnophila linguifolia is native to Mexico. It occurs in the State of Mexico at an elevation of about 6,230 feet (1,900 m).
Description
Cremnophila linguifolia is a succulent plant with branches that bear rosettes of usually 15 to 25 plump green leaves. The branches can grow up to 3.3 feet (1 m) long, while the rosettes can reach up to 6.8 inches (17 cm) in diameter. The leaves are obovate to spatulate and can measure up to 3.6 inches (9 cm) long and 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) wide.
In summer, the plant produces white or greenish flowers in pendent clusters on stalks that can grow up to 22 inches (55 cm) long.
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, be careful never to 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. As with all succulents, careful watering habits and plenty of light will help ensure success.
Most Echeveria can be easily propagated from leaf cuttings, although a few are better from seeds or stem cuttings. To propagate a leaf cutting, place the individual leaf in a succulent or cacti mix and cover the dish until the new plant sprouts.
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.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.
Hybrids
Links
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- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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