Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
secunda
ID:
660641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Booth ex Lindl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 24(Misc.): 59 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659973

Common Names

  • Echeveria Secunda
  • Second Echeveria
  • Mexican Giant Echeveria

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Synonyms

  • Cotyledon glauca Baker [unknown]
  • Cotyledon pumila Baker [unknown]
  • Cotyledon secunda (Booth ex Lindl.) Baker [unknown]
  • Echeveria byrnesii Rose [unknown]
  • Echeveria glauca (Baker) É.Morren [unknown]
  • Echeveria glauca pumila Poelln. [unknown]
  • Echeveria globosa hort. ex É.Morren [unknown]
  • Echeveria gracillima Muehlenpf. ex Otto [unknown]
  • Echeveria pumila Van Houtte [unknown]
  • Echeveria pumila glauca (Baker) E.Walther [unknown]
  • Echeveria rosacea Lind. & André [unknown]
  • Echeveria secunda byrnesii Poelln. [unknown]
  • Echeveria secunda byrnesii (Rose) Kimnach [unknown]
  • Echeveria secunda glauca (Baker) Otto [unknown]
  • Echeveria secunda pumila (Van Houtte) Otto [unknown]
  • Echeveria spilota Kunze ex Walp. [unknown]

Description

Echeveria secunda (also called Mexican Giant Echeveria, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to Mexico. It has a rosette shape with thick, fleshy, gray-green leaves. It is found in rocky areas, growing in crevices and on ledges.

Uses & Benefits

Echeveria secunda is a popular ornamental plant used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in landscaping and as a houseplant. The plant is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate drought and other harsh conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echeveria secunda is a yellow-orange star-shaped bloom. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echeveria secunda is a low-growing succulent that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It requires well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by dividing the offsets. Water regularly during the growing season and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. During the winter months, reduce watering to once a month.

Where to Find Echeveria secunda

Echeveria secunda is native to Mexico.

Echeveria secunda FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Echeveria secunda?

Echeveria secunda prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal light condition for Echeveria secunda?

Echeveria secunda prefers bright, indirect light

How often should I water Echeveria secunda?

Water Echeveria secunda when the soil is dry to the touch, about once a week

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-2781359: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
William Beattie Booth (1804-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Booth' in the authors string.