Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
crassicaulis
ID:
660377

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Walther

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 7: 36 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659709

Common Names

  • Thick-Stem Echeveria
  • Echeveria Crassicaulis
  • Thick Stem Echeveria

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Description

Echeveria crassicaulis (also called Thick-Stemmed Echeveria, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with rosettes of fleshy, pointed, green leaves with orange edges. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala and is typically found in rocky, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Echeveria crassicaulis is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echeveria crassicaulis has yellow or pink flowers that are bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echeveria crassicaulis is a succulent plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated by stem cuttings, offsets, or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize lightly in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Echeveria crassicaulis

Echeveria crassicaulis can be found in Mexico.

Echeveria crassicaulis FAQ

What is the best soil for Echeveria crassicaulis?

Well-drained, sandy soil is best for Echeveria crassicaulis.

How much sunlight does Echeveria crassicaulis need?

Echeveria crassicaulis needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should I water Echeveria crassicaulis?

Water Echeveria crassicaulis every 7-10 days, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Species in the Echeveria genus

Echeveria lyonsii, Echeveria patriotica, Echeveria acutifolia, Echeveria affinis, Echeveria agavoides, Echeveria alata, Echeveria alpina, Echeveria amoena, Echeveria amphoralis, Echeveria andicola, Echeveria angustifolia, Echeveria atropurpurea, Echeveria australis, Echeveria bakeri, Echeveria ballsii, Echeveria bella, Echeveria bicolor, Echeveria bifida, Echeveria bifurcata, Echeveria calderoniae, Echeveria calycosa, Echeveria canaliculata, Echeveria cante, Echeveria carminea, Echeveria carnicolor, Echeveria chapalensis, Echeveria chazaroi, Echeveria chiapensis, Echeveria chiclensis, Echeveria chihuahuaensis, Echeveria chilonensis, Echeveria coccinea, Echeveria colorata, Echeveria cornuta, Echeveria craigiana, Echeveria crassicaulis, Echeveria crenulata, Echeveria cuencaensis, Echeveria cuspidata, Echeveria cuspidata, Echeveria dactylifera, Echeveria decumbens, Echeveria derenbergii, Echeveria desmetiana, Echeveria difractens, Echeveria elatior, Echeveria elegans, Echeveria erubescens, Echeveria eurychlamys, Echeveria excelsa,

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2781108: Based on the initial data import
Eric Walther (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Walther' in the authors string.