Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Walther
Source:
cmp
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 9: 165 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659780
Common Names
- Grisea Echeveria
- Grey Echeveria
- Gray Echeveria
Synonyms
- Echeveria campanulata Poelln. [unknown]
Description
Echeveria grisea (also called Gray Echeveria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Crassulaceae family. It is a succulent, with a height of up to 15 centimeters. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Echeveria grisea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echeveria grisea is a yellow-orange bloom with a red center. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape. The seedlings are small, green rosettes.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echeveria grisea can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem from the plant and allow it to dry for a few days. Once the stem has dried, place it in a potting mix and lightly press it into the soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the stem has rooted. Once the stem has rooted, it can be transplanted into a larger pot.
Where to Find Echeveria grisea
Echeveria grisea can be found in Mexico.
Echeveria grisea FAQ
What is the best soil for Echeveria grisea?
Echeveria grisea prefers well-draining soil with a pH of 6-7.
What is the best temperature for Echeveria grisea?
Echeveria grisea prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
How much light does Echeveria grisea need?
Echeveria grisea needs bright, indirect light.
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,