Echeveria globulosa

Scientific Name

Echeveria globulosa Moran

Scientific Classification

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

Description

Echeveria globulosa is a cute succulent plant that forms compact rosettes of fleshy pointed leaves. It spreads quickly to form a compact, low-growing clump. The rosettes grow up to 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. Leaves are a pale blue and can be blushed with pink.

Brightly colored orange-yellow flowers appear on short stems above the rosettes.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).

How to Grow and Care

Echeverias make ideal potted plants but will also thrive in the ground. They need soil that drains quickly. This helps prevent moisture from rotting the roots. Many growers will create their own potting mix. However, commercial cactus and succulent potting soil will work fine.

These succulents like full sun. However, try to avoid these two things: drastic sunlight changes and summer afternoon full sun. Dramatic changes in lighting can stress plants out. If you are moving your Echeverias outside in the spring, do it gradually. The intense afternoon sun can cause sunburn. When your succulents are inside, put them near the brightest window in your house during the winter. They will stretch if they do not have enough sunlight.

Echeverias are tender succulents. Many will tolerate several degrees below freezing, but it is not recommended to grow them in the ground if they are subjected to harsh conditions. You can keep them healthy during the cold months by moving them indoors. Then, once the threat of frost has passed, move them back outside in the spring.

Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.

Origin

Echeveria globulosa is native to Mexico (Oaxaca).