Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Central America
Types
Not Available
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
12 - 10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8,9,12,24
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow, Yellow green
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Erysimum franciscanum
ECHEVERIA
Common Name
Franciscan wallflower, San Francisco wallflower
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
In Hindi
Franciscan wallflower
Echeveria
In German
Franziskaner Mauerblümchen
Echeveria
In French
wallflower franciscaine
Echeveria
In Spanish
alhelí franciscana
Echeveria
In Greek
Φραγκισκανών wallflower
Echeveria
In Portuguese
wallflower Franciscan
Echeveria
In Polish
wallflower Franciszkanów
Echeveria
In Latin
Francisci Wallflower
Aeonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Saxifragales
Family
Brassicaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Franciscan Wallflower and Echeveria
Season and care of Franciscan Wallflower and Echeveria is important to know. While considering everything about Franciscan Wallflower and Echeveria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Franciscan Wallflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echeveria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Franciscan Wallflower is Loam, Sand and for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Franciscan Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic.
Franciscan Wallflower and Echeveria Physical Information
Franciscan Wallflower and Echeveria physical information is very important for comparison. Franciscan Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Franciscan Wallflower and Echeveria are as follows:
Franciscan Wallflower flower color: Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow and Yellow green
Franciscan Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
- Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Franciscan Wallflower and Echeveria
Care of Franciscan Wallflower and Echeveria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Franciscan Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Franciscan Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echeveria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.