Thompsonella minutiflora

Scientific Name

Thompsonella minutiflora (Rose) Britton & Rose

Synonym(s)

Echeveria minutiflora, Echeveria tepacensis, Graptopetalum mexicanum

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Genus: Thompsonella

Description

Thompsonella minutiflora is a small succulent plant with a perennial caudex and a rosette of 10 to 20 deciduous dark green leaves spotted or tinged with purple. The rosette grows up to 6.8 inches (17 cm) in diameter. The caudex is up to 0.4 inches (1 cm) in diameter. Leaves are up to 4 inches (10 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. Flowers appear on erect, up to 14 inches (35 cm) long inflorescences.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zones 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).

How to Grow and Care

Most of the 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, 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.

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.

See more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.

Origin

This species is native to Mexico.

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