Just how adaptable is Echeveria chihuahuaensis? Read on and you'll see.

Other names for Echeveria chihuahuaensis

Echeveria chihuahuaensis is commonly known as "Jiwa wa" and "Yang Guifei".

Habits of Echeveria chihuahuaensis

Echeveria chihuahuaensis is a succulent plant of the genus Echeveria in the Crassulaceae family, and 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 excessive moisture; during the growing season, watering once every 2 weeks is enough.

For home care, it is usually propagated by sowing and 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 new 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 in between.

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

Light and temperature: Echeveria chihuahuaensis likes an environment with plenty of sunlight and dislikes being scorched by direct sun; at noon in summer it needs appropriate shading, and in winter place it in a warm, sunny spot to overwinter. In an environment with sufficient light, the leaf tips of Echeveria chihuahuaensis turn red, making it small and beautiful.

Pests and diseases: in home care it may be troubled by pests and diseases such as rust disease and black weevil, which slow its growth; 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, keeping the temperature at 16~19°C for germination.

Cuttings: in late spring, cut off mature, plump leaves, insert them into a sand bed, place them 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 of the plant, and insert the cutting after the wound has dried naturally.

Suggested planting combinations: Echeveria elegans 'Ruffled Red' and Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy'.