Status:
valid
Authors:
Rose & J.A.Purpus
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 13: 45 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660010
Common Names
- Echeveria Subalpina
- Silver Spoons
- Mexican Snowball
Description
Echeveria subalpina (also called Subalpina, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America and typically grows in rocky, dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Echeveria subalpina 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 subalpina is a yellow-orange star-shaped bloom. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small, round, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echeveria subalpina is a succulent plant native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate by taking stem cuttings and rooting them in sandy soil. It prefers full sun and should be watered sparingly. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Echeveria subalpina
Echeveria subalpina is native to Mexico.
Echeveria subalpina FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Echeveria subalpina?
Echeveria subalpina prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)
What is the ideal light condition for Echeveria subalpina?
Echeveria subalpina prefers bright, indirect light
How often should I water Echeveria subalpina?
Water Echeveria subalpina 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,