Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1059

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Crassulaceae

Family ja: ベンケイソウ

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Description en: Genus of 40 species of basal-rosetted, perennial succulents, closely related to Echeveria. mainly from hilly and low mountainous areas of S. and S.W. USA and N. and N.W. Mexico. Often low-growing, they Produce dense rosettes of ovate to linear, succulent leaves. In spring or early summer, tubular, bell-, or star-shaped, yellow, white, or red flowers are borne in panicles from the leaf axils. In frost-prone areas, grow as houseplants or in a cool or temperate greenhouse; in warmer climates, use in a border with other succulents.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 16°C (61°F) in early spring, or take stem cuttings from spring to summer.

Pests en: Vulnerable to mealybugs.

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41