Scientific Name
Echeveria affinis E. Walther
Common Name(s)
Black Echeveria
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria
Description
Echeveria affinis is an attractive succulent that forms dense short-stemmed rosettes of thick fleshy pointed leaves. The rosettes grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter. Leaves are brownish-olive and yellowish-green at the base. They are somewhat upcurved above the middle, up to 2 inches (5 cm) long and 0.8 inches (2 cm) wide. Flowers are bright red, star-shaped, and appear in clusters on upright stems during the summer.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 9a to 11b: from 20 °F (−6.7 °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 mealybugs. 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.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.
Origin
This species is native to Mexico (Durango, Sinaloa).
Hybrids
- Echeveria 'Black Knight'
- Echeveria 'Black Prince'
- Echeveria 'Serrana'
- ×Sedeveria 'Blue Mist'
- ×Sedeveria 'Jet Beads'
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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