Scientific Name
Echeveria 'Beatrice'
Synonym(s)
Echeveria 'Chihuahualindsa'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria
Origin
Echeveria 'Beatrice' is a hybrid that results from a cross between Echeveria chihuahuaensis and Echeveria colorata 'Lindsayana'.
Description
Echeveria 'Beatrice' is a beautiful, small succulent that forms tight rosettes of fleshy, pointed, icy-blue leaves with pink tips and a powdery wax coating. The rosettes can grow up to 4.8 inches (12 cm) in diameter and slowly produce offsets at the base, forming a dense clump over time.
Without flowers, this hybrid is indistinguishable from one of its parents, Echeveria chihuahuaensis. The flowers are also only slightly different from those of the species.
In Europe, Echeveria 'Beatrice' is often incorrectly distributed as Echeveria 'Tippy'. However, the leaves of Echeveria 'Tippy' are much lighter in color and have a different shape, and the flowers are also quite distinct. In Korea, this hybrid is called Echeveria 'Chihuahualindsa'.
How to Grow and Care
Hardiness: USDA hardiness zone 9b to 11b: from 25°F (-3.9°C) to 50°F (10°C).
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 propagated from seeds or stem cuttings. Place the individual leaf in a succulent or cacti mix to propagate a leaf cutting, 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, 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.
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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