Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
pulvinata
ID:
660598

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose ex Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 3: 5 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659930

Common Names

  • Echeveria Pulvinata
  • Cushion Echeveria
  • Pincushion Echeveria

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Synonyms

  • Cotyledon pulvinata Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Echeveria pulvinata (also called Mexican snowball, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to Mexico. It has rosettes of fleshy, pointed, gray-green leaves with pink edges. It grows in rocky, open areas and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Echeveria pulvinata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as houseplants. It has attractive, rosette-shaped foliage and produces clusters of pink flowers in the summer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Echeveria pulvinata var. leucotricha (J.A.Purpus) Kimnach
Echeveria pulvinata var. frigida Kimnach

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echeveria pulvinata is yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echeveria pulvinata is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Water the plant deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is best done in the spring or summer months by taking stem cuttings or dividing the plant. Plant the cuttings in well-draining soil and water them lightly.

Where to Find Echeveria pulvinata

Echeveria pulvinata can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Echeveria pulvinata FAQ

What type of soil is best for Echeveria pulvinata?

Echeveria pulvinata prefers well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.

What is the best temperature for Echeveria pulvinata?

Echeveria pulvinata prefers temperatures between 50-70°F (10-21°C).

How much light does Echeveria pulvinata need?

Echeveria pulvinata needs bright, indirect light to thrive.

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-2781318: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.