Scientific Name
Echeveria 'Crimson Tide'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria
Description
Echeveria 'Crimson Tide' is a unique succulent that forms large rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves with vividly colored, unusually undulating margins. The rosettes can reach up to 10 inches (25 cm) in diameter, rarely producing offsets. The leaves are up to 5.2 inches (13 cm) long and 3.6 inches (9 cm) wide. With the cooler temperatures, the plant is showing its colors more brightly.
The red and bell-shaped flowers appear on profuse tall stalks in late winter.
Origin
Echeveria 'Crimson Tide' is a patented (PP21496P2) Altman Plants original hybrid created by Renee O'Connell from a cross made in 2005 in Vista, Califonia, United States.
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.
Most Echeveria 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 a succulent or cacti mix 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 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.
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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