Scientific Name
Echeveria subrigida 'Fire and Ice'
Common Name(s)
Red Edge Echeveria
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria
Description
Echeveria subrigida 'Fire and Ice' is a very attractive succulent that forms rosettes of wide, spade-shaped, blue-green leaves deeply channeled and with smooth margins often highlighted with pink or rose tones. The rosettes grow up to 9 inches (22.5 cm) tall and up to 18 inches (45 cm) in diameter. In late spring into mid-summer appear the heavy, upright stalks bearing coral-pink flowers that are orange inside with red nectaries.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 9a to 10b: from 20 °F (−6.7 °C) to 40 °F (+4.4 °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. 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, make sure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, making sure to remove any rotted or dead roots in the process. Treat any cuts with a fungicide. Place the plant in its new pot and backfill with potting soil, spreading the roots out as you repot. Leave the plant dry for a week or so, then begin to water lightly to reduce the risk of root rot.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria
Origin
This succulent is a cultivar of Echeveria subrigida.
Links
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