Scientific Name
Echeveria chiclensis (Ball) Berger
Synonym(s)
Cotyledon chiclensis, Echeveria neglecta
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria
Origin
Echeveria chiclensis is native to Peru (Ancash, Lima, Pasco, and Junín).
Description
Echeveria chiclensis is a small succulent that forms a usually solitary rosette of fleshy, light glossy, green leaves with a reddish-green lower surface. The stem is erect, usually underground, and can grow up to 4 inches (10 cm) long and 0.25 inches (0.6 cm) in diameter. The leaves are lance-shaped, ascending at first, later becoming incurving and measuring up to 7.2 inches (18 cm) in length and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in width.
The flowers are bell-shaped, red at the base, and orange to yellow near the apex and inside. They appear on one or two erect stalks that can reach a height of up to 18 inches (45 cm) in summer.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 20 °F (−3.9 °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. 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 a few 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.
Links
- Back to genus Echeveria
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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