Echeveria acutifolia

Echeveria acutifolia scientific classification

The echeveria acutifolia derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order.


Echeveria acutifolia geographic location


Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico.


Echeveria acutifolia structure


It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.
The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height and widthof about 30cm.

Echeveria acutifolia leaves

The leaves have an ovate shape with a pointy edge, and their color is green, along with some purple tones. The leaves are more disperse than most echeverias, giving space to the flower's stem.


Echeveria acutifolia flowers


The flowers are orange or slightly red.


Echeveria acutifolia exposure


As to exposure, t is suitable both for sun or shade environments, even though sun is preferable.
It deals with temperatures from 70ºF in the summer and it goes to 50ºF in the winter.


Echeveria acutifolia soil


The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).


Echeveria acutifolia diseases


This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.


Echeveria acutifolia propagation


The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.


Echeveria acutifolia uses


It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.