Echeveria rusbyi (San Francisco River Leatherpetal, Leatherpetals, Leather Petals)


Botanical Information

FamilyCrassulaceae
GenusEcheveria
Speciesrusbyi
SynonymsCotyledon rusbyi, Dudleya rusbyi, Graptopetalum rusbyi, Graptopetalum orpetii
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginIt is native to in Arizona and and south into northern Mexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9b to 11b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-3.9 - 10
Temperature (°F)25 - 50
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA small, perennial succulent with several stemless or short-stemmed rosettes up to 10 cm in diameter.
LandscapeBeds and borders, rock gardens, potted patio plant, potted indoor plant, container plant or as a specimen.
PropagationBy leaf cuttings, seed or stem cuttings.
CultivationPlant in loose, well-draining loamy to composted soils in full sun to partial shade.
PestsMealybugs and aphids.
Notable SpecimensTrebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Leaf DescriptionA pale green or reddish to violet, up to 5 cm long and wide.
Flower DescriptionFlower spikes up to 15 cm tall, with clusters of yellowish-white flowers, cross-banded with dark red and yellow dots towards the centre of the petals.

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