Echeveria elegans

Echeveria elegans scientific classification

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

Echeveria elegans name

It is also known as Ghost Echeveria.

Echeveria elegans geographical location

Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico, in Nueva Leon.

Echeveria elegans structure

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

Echeveria elegans leaves

The leaves have an ovate shape with a pointy edge, and their color is silver grey close to white.

Echeveria elegans flowers

The flowers are orange or slightly red.

Echeveria elegans exposure

As to exposure, it 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 elegans soil

The soil must be well frained, sandy, loamy, neutrak (around 7.0 ph).

Echeveria elegans diseases

This plant is susceptible to pest like aphids, mealybugs and leaf cuttings.

Echeveria elegans uses

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