Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
1300527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Hort. Hal. 20 1841

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299865

Common Names

  • Echeveria pumila
  • Pumila Echeveria
  • Pumila Hens-and-Chicks

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Description

Echeveria pumila (also called Mexican Firecracker, among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant with short, pointed leaves. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala and typically grows in rocky, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Echeveria pumila is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echeveria pumila has yellow flowers and small black seeds. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echeveria pumila is a hardy perennial that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall, and seeds should be sown in spring or fall.

Where to Find Echeveria pumila

Echeveria pumila is native to Mexico and Central America.

Echeveria pumila FAQ

What are the common names of Echeveria pumila?

Echeveria pumila is commonly known as the Mexican snowball.

What is the natural habitat of Echeveria pumila?

Echeveria pumila is native to the Mediterranean region.

What type of soil does Echeveria pumila prefer?

Echeveria pumila prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

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,