Echeveria colorata 'Haage'

Scientific Name

Echeveria colorata 'Haage'

Scientific Classification

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

Description

Echeveria colorata 'Haage' is a beautiful succulent that forms a compact, usually solitary rosette of thick, fleshy, upcurved, pale blue-green leaves ending in a short, sharp, red point. The rosette can grow up to 16 inches (40 cm) in diameter.

Flowers are bell-shaped, peach-red to coral red, and appear on arching stalks in spring.

Origin

Echeveria colorata 'Haage' is a cultivar of Echeveria colorata.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zone 9a to 11b: from 20 °F (−6.7 °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. Place the plant in its new pot and backfill it with potting soil, spreading the roots out as you repot. Leave the plant dry for a week or so, then begin to water lightly to reduce the risk of root rot.

See more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.

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