Echeveria colorata

Scientific Name

Echeveria colorata E.Walther

Synonym(s)

Echeveria colorata f. colorata, Echeveria lindsayana

Scientific Classification

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

Origin

Echeveria colorata is native to Mexico.

Description

Echeveria colorata is a beautiful succulent that forms a large, usually solitary rosette of arching, lance-shaped, yellowish-green to whitish leaves with a fine point edged in red. The rosettes can grow up to 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter.

The bell-shaped flowers are pink and appear on arching stalks in spring.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25°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 mealybugs. Finally, as with all succulents, maintaining careful watering habits and providing ample 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.

Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.

Forms, Cultivars, and Hybrids

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