Echeveria 'Etna'

Scientific Name

Echeveria 'Etna'

Scientific Classification

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

Origin

Echeveria 'Etna' is a hybrid created by Denise Manley, and it results from a cross between Echeveria 'Mauna Loa' and Echeveria 'Barbillion'. It is one of the 3 Echeverias in the "Volcano Series," including Echeveria 'Mauna Loa' and Echeveria 'Barbillion'.

Description

Echeveria 'Etna' is a spectacular succulent that forms short-stemmed rosettes of colorful wavy leaves with caruncles and red margins. The rosettes can grow up to 16 inches (40 cm) in diameter. The leaves are fleshy and glaucous with shades of green, blue, and purple.

The flowers are bell-shaped, orange-red, and appear in clusters on a long inflorescence.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zones 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °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 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.

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