Echeveria 'Barbillion'

Scientific Name

Echeveria 'Barbillion'

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria

Description

Echeveria 'Barbillion' is an attractive succulent that forms a rosette of heavily carunculated leaves. It is very similar to Echeveria 'Etna', but it can grow quite a bit larger. With age, the rosette will slowly grow up to 18 inches (45 cm) in diameter on a large bare stem. The true beauty of this plant is its ability to change color and shape throughout the seasons.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).

Echeveria 'Barbillion' — *Photo via canarius.com*

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. 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, make sure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, making sure to remove any rotted or dead roots in the process. 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.

Origin

This succulent is one of the many popular Dick Wright creations. It is one of the 3 Echeverias in the "Volcano Series" that also includes Echeveria 'Mauna Loa' and Echeveria 'Etna'.