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Echeveria is a large genus of succulents in the Crassulaceae family, native from Mexico to north-western South America. The genus is named after the 18th century Mexican botanical artist, Atanasio Echeverría. Many of the species produce numerous offsets, and are commonly known as 'Hen and Chicks', which can also refer to other genera such as Sempervivum that are significantly different from Echeveria. They are also often confused with genera such as Aeonium, Graptopetalum and Sedum. Echeveria is regularly crossed with the latter two genera as well as Pachyphytum to create hybrids with the genus names Pachyveria, Sedeveria and Graptoveria. Many Echeveria species are popular as garden plants. They are drought-resistant, although they do better with regular deep watering and fertilizing. Most will tolerate shade and some frost, although hybrid species tend to be less tolerant. They can be propagated easily by separating offsets, but may also be propagated by leaf cuttings and as long as they are not hybrids, by seed.
Echeveria derenbergii commonly known as Baby Echeveria or Painted Lady is native to Oaxaca, Mexico. This gorgeous succulent creates small rosettes of 7 to 10 cm across. It has triangular shaped leaves that are green with red margins. During spring it bears yellow flowers with red tips. It forms offsets and if left undisturbed it will spread to about 75 cm. It does its best in full sun, with low water requirements. It is hardy to about -7°C. |