Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Central America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
8,9,12,24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Pink
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
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, Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ECHEVERIA
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Echeveria
Broomsedge grass
In German
Echeveria
broomsedge Gras
In French
Echeveria
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Echeveria
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Echeveria
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Echeveria
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Echeveria
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Aeonium
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Cyperales
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Echeveria
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Sedeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Echeveria and Broomsedge
Season and care of Echeveria and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Echeveria and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echeveria season is All year and Broomsedge season is All year. The type of soil for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Echeveria and Broomsedge Physical Information
Echeveria and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Echeveria and Broomsedge are as follows:
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Echeveria and Broomsedge
Care of Echeveria and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Echeveria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.