Echeveria’Mauna Loa '
Echeveria gibbiflora’Mauna Loa '
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeGenus : Echeveria
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Echeveria’Mauna Loa ' is a complex cross created by Dick Wright in 1976 withEcheveria gibbiflora’Caronculata’and other cultivar in his blood line . It is one of the threeEcheverias in his " Volcano Series " , includingEcheveria’Mauna Loa',Echeveria’Barbillion ' , andEcheveria’Etna ' . like plant are sold asEcheveria’Red Frills ' in Australia andEcheveria’Dugong ' in the Philippines .
Echeveria’Mauna Loa ' is a spectacular succulent that take shape turgid rosette of colorful leaves that crinkle and frill at the edges . The rosettes can grow up to 24 column inch ( 60 curium ) in diam on stout stem that can reach up to 18 inch ( 45 curium ) in acme . The leaves are pale green when young and train shades of dispirited and pink with eld . The edges of the leafage can turn ruddy to burgundy when grow in the sun .
The prime are orange - pinkish , more or less nodding , and come along on a tall biramous inflorescence in declension .
Echeveria’Mauna Loa ' alter dramatically in show under different growing conditions , with some little potato persist frilly while others develop more carunculation .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° ascorbic acid ) .
Most commonEcheveriaspecies are not complicated succulent to grow , provided you follow a few canonic rules . First , be careful never to get urine sit in the little potato as it can cause rot or fungal diseases that will kill the works . Additionally , remove drained leaves from the bottom of the industrial plant as it grow . These dead leaf ply a seaport for pests , andEcheverias are susceptible tomealy bug . Finally , as with all succulent , carefulwateringhabits and plenty of brightness will help insure success .
Repot as require , preferably during the warm season . To repot a succulent , ensure the soil is dry before repotting , then lightly take out the pot . strike hard away the old filth from the solution , transfer any rotted or numb roots . Treat any cuts with a antimycotic agent .
MostEcheverias can be well propagate from folio cuttings , although a few are good from seeds or base cuttings . Topropagate a folio cutting off , position the single foliage inpotting grease for succulentsand cover the dish until the fresh works sprouts .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Echeveria .
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