Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Central America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
8-1
Sunset Zone
8,9,12,24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
All year
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ECHEVERIA
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Echeveria
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Echeveria
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Echeveria
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Echeveria
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Echeveria
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Echeveria
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Echeveria
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Aeonium
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Echeveria and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Echeveria and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Echeveria and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echeveria season is All year and Bird Cherry season is All year. The type of soil for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Echeveria and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Echeveria and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Echeveria and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Echeveria and Bird Cherry
Care of Echeveria and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Echeveria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.