Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
elatior
ID:
660403

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Walther

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 7: 72 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659735

Common Names

  • Elatior Echeveria
  • Taller Echeveria
  • Elevated Echeveria

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Echeveria elatior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echeveria elatior 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 elatior can be propagated by division of the offsets. Plant the offsets in a well-draining soil mix and water regularly. Place the pot in a warm, sunny spot and fertilize monthly during the growing season. In the winter, reduce watering and stop fertilizing.

Where to Find Echeveria elatior

Echeveria elatior can be found in Mexico.

Echeveria elatior FAQ

What is the best soil for Echeveria elatior?

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

How much sunlight does Echeveria elatior need?

Echeveria elatior needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should I water Echeveria elatior?

Water Echeveria elatior 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-2781133: Based on the initial data import
Eric Walther (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Walther' in the authors string.