Echeveria cana


Botanical Information

FamilyCrassulaceae
GenusEcheveria
Speciescana
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginMexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1 - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-5 to 10
Temperature (°F)23 - 59
Height0.15m
Spread0.1m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagation by seed and by leaf cuttings or offsets.
CultivationPrefers well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Water moderately and keep humidity low.
PestsAphids, mealybugs, and vine weevil.
Notable SpecimensSt. Michael's Mount, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatSemi-desert areas.
Leaf DescriptionBlue-green and flushed red at the tips.
Flower DescriptionYellow-orange in the summer and tinged apricot in the autumn.

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