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. |