What plant is Echeveria chihuahuaensis? Introduction to a Crassulaceae succulent variety

Other names for Echeveria chihuahuaensis

Echeveria chihuahuaensis is commonly known as "Chihuahua" and "Yang Guifei."

Habits of Echeveria chihuahuaensis

Echeveria chihuahuaensis is a succulent in the Crassulaceae family, genus Echeveria; spring and autumn are its periods of vigorous growth.

Echeveria chihuahuaensis originally grows in Mexico and likes a warm, dry environment with plenty of sunlight. The most suitable temperature for growth is 18~25°C.

It is not cold-tolerant, tolerates drought and partial shade, and dislikes excess moisture; during the growing season, watering once every 2 weeks is sufficient.

For home care, propagation is usually done by sowing or cuttings. Common pests and diseases include: rust disease and black weevil.

Care tips for Echeveria chihuahuaensis

Repotting: repot every spring. When repotting, cut off the shriveled dead leaves or dead roots at the base of the plant, and replant in a new pot with fresh soil.

Watering: water once every 2 weeks in spring and autumn, and never let the potting soil become too wet. In winter, water only 1~2 times, keeping the potting soil dry during this period.

Fertilizing: during the growing season (spring and autumn), fertilize Echeveria chihuahuaensis once a month, either by soaking cake fertilizer in water, diluting it and pouring it directly, or by using a dedicated fertilizer.

Light and temperature: Echeveria chihuahuaensis likes a sunny environment and dislikes harsh sun exposure; it needs appropriate shading at midday in summer, and in winter it should be placed in a warm, sunny spot to overwinter. In a sunny environment, the leaf tips of Echeveria chihuahuaensis turn red, making it small and beautiful.

Pests and diseases: when troubled by pests and diseases such as rust disease and black weevil during home care, its growth slows; at this time, 75% chlorothalonil wettable powder diluted with water can be sprayed for control.

Propagation methods for Echeveria chihuahuaensis

Sowing: buy mature seeds of the current year from the market and sow them immediately; keep the temperature at 16~19°C and they will germinate.

Cuttings: in late spring, cut off mature, plump leaves and insert them into a sand bed, place in partial shade, and they will root after three weeks. Once they grow into young plants, pot them up. When cutting the leaves, note that the cut should be flat to reduce the wounded area on the plant; wait for the wound to dry naturally before taking the cutting.

Suggested planting combinations: Echeveria 'Ron Evans' (Juanjuan), Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy'.