Scientific Name
Echeveria 'Kircheriana'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria
Origin
Echeveria 'Kircheriana' is a cross between Echeveria derenbergii and Echeveria pulvinata.
Description
Echeveria 'Kircheriana' is a beautiful succulent that forms compact rosettes of thick, fleshy, bluish-green leaves tinged with red. The rosettes can grow up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
The flowers are orange-red and appear on leafy stalks from spring to summer.
This hybrid has the same parents as Echeveria 'Graessneri', but they are clearly distinct. Echeveria 'Kircheriana' has more compact rosettes and bluer and more red-tinged leaves and blooms less profusely than Echeveria 'Graessneri'.
How to Grow and Care for Echeveria 'Kircheriana'
Soil: Echeverias need a potting soil mix that drains quickly. Many growers will create their own mix. However, commercial cactus and succulent potting soil will work fine.
Light: These succulents prefer full sun to partial shade. However, avoid drastic sunlight changes and full afternoon sun, especially in summer. When your succulents are inside during the winter, put them near the brightest window in your home.
Hardiness: Echeveria 'Kircheriana' can withstand temperatures as low as 25 to 50 °F (-3.9 to 10 °C), USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b.
Watering: When and how to water is crucial to Echeveria care. They do not like to be kept too wet, but they also do not like to be kept too dry. Therefore, the "soak and dry" method is the preferred schedule for watering Echeverias.
Fertilizing: Echeverias grow well without fertilizer but may benefit from the extra nutrients.
Repotting: Repot when needed in the spring or early summer.
Propagation: Echeverias are one of the easiest succulents to propagate. They are usually propagated from offsets or leaves but can also be grown from stem cuttings and seeds.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.
Toxicity of Echeveria 'Kircheriana'
Echeverias are safe around pets and humans, although it is not advisable to eat them.
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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