Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
California
Central America
Types
Not Available
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
12 - 10
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8,9,12,24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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
Lance shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
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
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
ECHEVERIA
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Echeveria
In German
Matilija Poppy
Echeveria
In French
Matilija Poppy
Echeveria
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Echeveria
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Echeveria
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Echeveria
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Echeveria
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Aeonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Saxifragales
Family
Papaveraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Echeveria
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Echeveria is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Echeveria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Echeveria season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic.
Matilija Poppy and Echeveria Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Echeveria physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Echeveria are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
- Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Echeveria
Care of Matilija Poppy and Echeveria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Matilija Poppy 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.