Echeveria cana
Botanical Information
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Echeveria |
| Species | cana |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -5 to 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 - 59 |
| Height | 0.15m |
| Spread | 0.1m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagation by seed and by leaf cuttings or offsets. |
| Cultivation | Prefers well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Water moderately and keep humidity low. |
| Pests | Aphids, mealybugs, and vine weevil. |
| Notable Specimens | St. Michael's Mount, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Semi-desert areas. |
| Leaf Description | Blue-green and flushed red at the tips. |
| Flower Description | Yellow-orange in the summer and tinged apricot in the autumn. |
Photographs
Echeveria cana, form. St. Michael's Mount, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Echeveria cana, leaf. St. Michael's Mount, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Echeveria cana, flower. St. Michael's Mount, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Echeveria cana, form. St. Michael's Mount, Cornwall, United Kingdom.