Echeveria Species
Echeveria affinis
| Family: | Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Echeveria (ech-eh-VER-ee-a) (Info) |
| Species: | affinis (uh-FEE-niss) (Info) |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Smooth
Textured
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is fire-retardant
This plant is resistant to deer
Foliage Color:
Dark/Black
Orange/Apricot
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Bonsall, California
Rodeo, California
Vista, California(9 reports)
Gardeners' Notes:
No details have been posted.
