Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Not Available
Types
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
9-1
Sunset Zone
8,9,12,24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Yellow Orange
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Pink
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ECHEVERIA
Primula auricula
Common Name
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
auricula, mountain cowslip or bear's ear
In Hindi
Echeveria
mountain cowslip
In German
Echeveria
Aurikel
In French
Echeveria
Primula auricula
In Spanish
Echeveria
Primula auricula
In Greek
Echeveria
mountain cowslip
In Portuguese
Echeveria
cowslip montanha
In Polish
Echeveria
Pierwiosnek łyszczak
In Latin
Aeonium
Primula auricula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Ericales
Family
Crassulaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sedeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Primuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Echeveria and Mountain Cowslip
Season and care of Echeveria and Mountain Cowslip is important to know. While considering everything about Echeveria and Mountain Cowslip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echeveria season is All year and Mountain Cowslip season is All year. The type of soil for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained and for Mountain Cowslip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic and for Mountain Cowslip is Acidic, Neutral.
Echeveria and Mountain Cowslip Physical Information
Echeveria and Mountain Cowslip physical information is very important for comparison. Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mountain Cowslip height is 20.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Echeveria and Mountain Cowslip are as follows:
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Mountain Cowslip flower color: Yellow and Yellow Orange
- Mountain Cowslip leaf color: Green
Care of Echeveria and Mountain Cowslip
Care of Echeveria and Mountain Cowslip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mountain Cowslip pruning is done 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 Mountain Cowslip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.