Details about growing and caring for Echeveria affinis
Recommended light & temperature:
At least 6 hours a day of sunlight. Avoid direct exposure at noon. Likes tropical and subtropical climates. Optimal range: between 20 and 26 degrees Celsius.
The lowest temperature (ºC) supported by this cactus is on average: 5
Watering and care:
Use a dry substrate. Water by immersion preferably, otherwise be careful not to wet the foliage.
Multiplication:
By division of basal shoots, by leaf and by seeds.
Pests:
Mealybugs, snails, slugs, fungi and aphids.
Best types of soil:
The ideal soil is made up of equal parts of river sand, earthworm humus and leaf mulch. It must have good aeration and drainage.
Scientific name:
Echeveria affinis
Synonyms:
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Origin:
Mexico
Natural Habitat Echeveria affinis:
Durango. Sinaloa.
Blooms
There are 14 Echeveria affinis in the collections:
