Echeveria carnicolor

Scientific Name

Echeveria carnicolor (Baker) E.Morren

Synonym(s)

Cotyledon carnicolor

Scientific Classification

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

Description

Echeveria carnicolor is a beautiful succulent that forms flat, dense rosettes of gray-green leaves with whitish margins and a distinct, red to drab tinge in full sun. The rosettes grow up to 2.4 inches (6 cm) tall and 5 inches (12.5 cm) in diameter. The leaves are fleshy, elliptical, up to 2 inches (5 cm) long, and up to 0.8 inches (2 cm) wide.

Flowers are salmon-orange, distinctly pentagonal, and appear in racemose inflorescences in spring.

Origin

Echeveria carnicolor is native to Mexico.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zones 9a to 10b: from 20 °F (−6.7 °C) to 40 °F (+4.4 °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.

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.

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