Echeveria 'Lara'

Scientific Name

Echeveria 'Lara'

Scientific Classification

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

Description

Echeveria 'Lara' is a beautiful succulent that forms rosettes of blue-green leaves with a reddish-pink tinge near the edges and a darker red terminal spine. The rosettes can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter, usually solitary or sometimes producing offset at the base. They reduce when offsetting.

In spring, the rosettes send up stalks with pinkish-orange, bell-shaped flowers.

Origin

Echeveria 'Lara' is a hybrid created by Lila Lillie in California, United States. It is named by Jocelyn Ainsworth and results from a cross between Echeveria secunda and Echeveria minima.

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.

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