Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central America
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
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Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
8-1
Sunset Zone
8,9,12,24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Pink
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
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
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, 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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
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Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ECHEVERIA
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Echeveria
pinkroot
In German
Echeveria
Spigelia
In French
Echeveria
Spigelia
In Spanish
Echeveria
Spigelia
In Greek
Echeveria
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Echeveria
Spigelia
In Polish
Echeveria
Spigelia
In Latin
Aeonium
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Gentianales
Family
Crassulaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Echeveria and Pinkroot
Season and care of Echeveria and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Echeveria and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echeveria season is All year and Pinkroot season is All year. The type of soil for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Echeveria and Pinkroot Physical Information
Echeveria and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Echeveria and Pinkroot are as follows:
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Echeveria and Pinkroot
Care of Echeveria and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.