Echeveria longissimaE.Walther
Echeveria longissimasubsp.longissima
family line : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeGenus : Echeveria
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Echeveria longissimais native toMexico(Oaxaca and Puebla ) . It grows on hillside on bumpy outcroppings at elevations between 6,560 and 8,200 feet ( 2,000 and 2,500 m ) .
Echeveria longissimais a beautiful succulent that take shape a shortly - stemmed rosette of green leaf with scarlet allowance . The stem is vertical , almost always unbranching , and can grow up to 2 inch ( 5 centimetre ) marvellous and 0.6 inches ( 1.5 cm ) in diam . The stem canker are savourless and can reach up to 2.8 column inch ( 7 atomic number 96 ) in diameter . The leaves are broadly obovate , measuring up to 2.4 column inch ( 6 atomic number 96 ) recollective and 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) wide . Under vivid light , they will take on more of the flushed coloring .
The bloom are urn - shaped and can reach up to 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) in length and 0.4 inches ( 1 curium ) in diam . They are green near the tips of the flower petal but otherwise orange and appear on leafy inflorescences with 1 to 3 cincinni in spring . The inflorescence can arise up to 12 inches ( 30 centimetre ) tall .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Most commonEcheveriaspecies are not complicated succulents to grow , provided you stick to a few canonical rules . First , be careful never to permit pee pose in the russet scab as it can make rot or fungous disease that will kill the plant . Additionally , remove dead leaves from the bottom of the industrial plant as it grow . These dead foliage provide a haven for pests , andEcheverias are susceptible tomealy bug . Finally , as with all succulents , carefulwateringhabits and plenty of igniter will help ensure success .
Repot as needed , rather during the strong season . To repot a succulent , ensure the grease is ironical before repotting , then gently get rid of the pot . Knock away the old grime from the roots , take away any decayed or dead theme . Treat any cuts with a antifungal .
MostEcheverias can be easily propagate from leaf cuttings , although some are better from seeds or stem cutting . Topropagate a foliage cut , aim the single folio inpotting grunge for succulentsand comprehend the dish until the new plant sprout .
con more atHow to Grow and Care for Echeveria .
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