What are the other names for Echeveria chihuahuaensis? A detailed guide

Other names for Echeveria chihuahuaensis

Echeveria chihuahuaensis is commonly known as Chihuahua and Yang Guifei.

Habits of Echeveria chihuahuaensis

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

Echeveria chihuahuaensis originally grows in Mexico and likes warm, dry and sunny environments. The most suitable temperature for growth is 18~25°C.

It is not cold-tolerant, tolerates drought and partial shade, and dislikes waterlogging; during the growing period, 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; the potting soil must never be too wet. In winter, water only 1~2 times, keeping the potting soil dry in between.

Fertilizing: during the growing period (spring and autumn), fertilize once a month with Echeveria chihuahuaensis; soak cake fertilizer in water, dilute it and water directly, or use a special fertilizer.

Light and temperature: Echeveria chihuahuaensis likes a sunny environment but dislikes direct blazing sun; in summer at noon it needs appropriate shading, and in winter place it 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: in home care, it may be troubled by rust disease, black weevil and other pests and diseases, which slow its growth; in this case, spray with 75% chlorothalonil wettable powder diluted with water for control.

Propagation methods for Echeveria chihuahuaensis

Sowing: buy mature seeds of the current year on the market, sow them immediately, and keep the temperature at 16~19°C for germination.

Cuttings: in late spring, cut off mature, plump leaves, insert them into a sand bed, place in partial shade, and they will root after three weeks. After growing 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; wait for the wound to dry naturally before taking the cutting.

Suggested planting combinations: Echeveria runyonii and Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy'.