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Flowers, cacti and fir decoration everywhere -
Christmas is expected to come soon.
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Blumen, Kakteen und Tannendekoration überall,
Weihnachten steht vor der Tür.
Zum Mitsingen- das haben wir früher immer gesungen:
Similar to Echeveria agavoides ‘Romeo’ but differences in form, leaf shape and stress colours.
A beautifully coloured Echeveria with a greener centre moving through purple-red to dark tips in full sun.
A great colour to contrast with other succulents. Also the perfect feature plant.
One farm created a Black Queen hybrid and dubbed her Maleficent, in the case of Disney's Black Queen, makes sense.
This plant is insane and amazing, near black at the height of stress in winter (a few days), will 'cool off' and change colors in warmer temps again, the way it is now in early winter.
Maximum: 16°C / 61°F
Minimum: 6ºC / 43ºF
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Notable Qualities: Depending on what it is crossed with can be one of the blackest succulents available.
This beautiful Echeveria really shows off when it’s been happily “stressed.”
Its lime green leaves have red edges, giving it the nickname “Lipstick,” but this succulent gets its species name from the Agave-like shape of its thick, triangle-shaped leaves.
I was actually on my way to the Metolius to get some morning shooting done. But I just had to stop at Foster because I could just see the sunrise was going to be spectacular. It was worth the 15 minute delay.
Foster Lake ( Reservoir) is a reservoir created by Foster Dam on the South Santiam River in the city of Sweethome, Oregon. The reservoir is approximately 5.6 km (3.5 mi) long and covers approximately 494 ha (1,220 acres) when full. Primary use of the reservoir is recreation and irrigation in the summer and flood control in the winter and spring,
This unique and hard-to-find Echeveria has light blue upturned leaves that form a frilly rosette.
They get pink and lavender coloration on the tips and margins under stress.
The classic Cymbidium.
Amber Brown is a perfect blend of yellow, orange and burgundy cymbidium orchid. Striking by color, my friends are amazed at what unique beauty this orchid holds. It make a great gift for a home or office.
Cymbidium Orchids have 8 to 11 blooms per stem.
PS. Cymbidium Charlie Brown?
Crassula capitella (crassula campfire) is an evergreen plant originally found in South Africa and commonly known as crassula campfire.
This is very colorful and eye-catching branched succulent with densely compact propeller-shaped leaves.
The foliage of this plant grows in prostrate with lime green colour at the bottom and turns red at the tips.
It grows very fast with a little bit of care and produces vibrant and bright colour
It grows about 6 inches (15cm) in height and 3 feet wide (90cm) wide with the cluster of white flowers rest on the leaves in the summers.
This campfire succulent particularly attracts the bees and butterfly If you are a real lover of butterfly this is the best option for you.
Many succulent lovers choose this succulent to enhance the beauty of their gardens because of its colour.
Its foliage has a very unique and exclusive feature when you give a little bit of stress to this plant it will achieve a vibrant and bright red colour mainly in winter.
Winter in São Paulo at the moment
23°C / 73°F
Nowadays it is still little known, but now it is being very commercialized, at least at CEAGESP (Market in São Paulo) I found several seedlings, they call succulent hedgehog.
This succulent caught my attention for its beauty. With a more delicate appearance, it certainly appears to be fragile, but on the contrary. Its rosette is very dense and can reach 10cm in height. The leaves are fleshy, dark blue-green, covered with tiny hairs. When kept in full sun, it intensifies its color, appearing black and keeps the rosettes denser and more compact.
Why choose this succulent at the time of arrangement? Firstly, it reproduces on the sides, which after some time fills a basin with several dense rosettes, secondly its color is very beautiful which gives a contrast of texture and interesting color in the arrangement.
The buds start to appear in summer, bright red in color, but with small white flowers, remaining for a few weeks.
The name "Sinocrassula" means "Chinese crassula". They come from the Yunnan province in the south of China, and also from the north of Burma. They grow at an altitude between 2,500 and 2,700 m
Synocrassula Yunnanesis prefers colder than warmer places. Remember that full sun does not mean hot places. What is easier to be cultivated in southern Brazil, due to our more tropical climate.
How to resist the charm of the furry succulents? Although these are adaptations to life in hot and dry environments, the combination of plump leaves covered with a delicate down result in small plush plants. This is the case of Echeveria setosa, perhaps the most famous succulent species with a velvety appearance. The scientific name derives from the word arrow, which means bristle, short hair, in Latin. For this reason, one of the popular names for this plant is silky stone rose.
In fact, many succulents belonging to the genus Echeveria are generically called stone roses, thanks to the appearance of their leaves arranged in the form of rosettes. This group of species was named after the Mexican botanist Atanasio Echeverría y Godoy.
Like several other species of the genus, Echeveria setosa is originally from Mexico, being natively found in the cities of Puebla and Oaxaca. It is a succulent whose habitat is formed by sandy and rocky soils, under full sun, in semi-desert climate regions.
In English-speaking countries, Echeveria setosa is popularly known as Mexican firecracker, a kind of firework, thanks to the colorful and festive appearance of its inflorescences, which mix warm shades of red, orange and yellow, appearing at the apex of long stems upright.
The succulent Echeveria setosa belongs to the botanical family Crassulaceae, which also includes other furry succulents of ornamental interest, such as the bear paw, Cotyledon tomentosa, cat ear, Kalanchoe tomentosa, and Echeveria pulvinata.
There are several varieties of Echeveria setosa, which were described recently, in the 1990s. The best known is Echeveria setosa var. deminuta, with a more compact size and smaller leaves. Echeveria setosa var. ciliata has slightly larger dimensions, with a less dense coat of hairs.
Echeveria setosa provides sprouts of new seedlings from the base of the main plant, forming very ornamental clusters. Alternatively, these structures can be removed to grow into new seedlings. Its flowering occurs during spring and summer. In winter, some varieties can assume a discreet reddish setting, at the tips of the leaves, especially when the succulent is grown in a place with plenty of light.
Like all species of the genus, Echeveria setosa needs generous exposure to sunlight, so that it can develop in a compact and attractive way. In very shaded places, the plant tends to erode, becoming taller, with greater spacing between the leaves. Furthermore, under these growing conditions, their rosettes become less symmetrical.
Although Echeveria setosa has this coverage of trichomes as a protection against excessive sunstroke, it is advisable to protect the plant from the most intense sun, during the hottest hours of the day, especially in summer.
For those who can't resist a plant that looks like a stuffed animal, the succulent Echeveria setosa is an excellent option. It is even possible to make a collection of hairy species, although these are not very numerous.
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Among the various species of plants popularly known as the slipper orchid, Paphiopedilum Leeanum is, without a doubt, the most cultivated in all of Brazil. Despite having its origins in the Himalayas, this exotic orchid has adapted perfectly to the Brazilian climate, and can be found in the most different collections, whether by orchidists or not. As an orchid with terrestrial habits, it is usually cultivated by our mothers and grandmothers as a simple garden plant. This nice Paphiopedilum orchid, whose flowers look like small Dutch clogs.
Paphiopedilum Leeanum is a primary hybrid, which means that this orchid is the result of crossing only two different species: Paphiopedilum insigne and Paphiopedilum spicerianum. It is a classic, as it was registered in 1884. Since then, it has been cultivated and marketed as an ornamental plant all over the world, although some more purist collectors turn up their noses at hybrid and common orchids.
Paphiopedilum is a genus of orchids popularly known as the slipper orchid that currently has 96 cataloged species, most of which are classified as terrestrial, that is, in their natural habitat, they are found in the soil.
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Cypripedioideae is a subfamily of orchids commonly known as lady's slipper orchids, lady slipper orchids or slipper orchids. Cypripedioideae includes the genera Cypripedium, Mexipedium, Paphiopedilum, Phragmipedium and Selenipedium. They are characterised by the slipper-shaped pouches (modified labella) of the flowers – the pouch traps insects so they are forced to climb up past the staminode, behind which they collect or deposit pollinia, thus fertilizing the flower. There are approximately 165 species in the subfamily.
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PS. The flowers last 41 days (July 31, 2021).
Personal note:
In addition to loving succulent plants, I am particularly passionate about furry species, which resemble stuffed animals. This is the case of Echeveria pulvinata, which also draws a lot of attention due to its unique color, with leaves showing a pastel color, bluish green, with reddish ends. Although it can be grown inside houses and apartments, Echeveria pulvinata reveals its full potential when kept in full sun, outdoors or on sunny balconies.
This succulent echeveria pulvinata / Echeveria 'Pulv-oliver' is also called the Plush Plant in Brazil.
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A selected form of a naturally occurring Echeveria species from Oaxaca, Mexico.
It is also known as a Chenille Plant, Ruby Blush, Ruby Slippers, or Red Velvet because it has a crimson, velvety coating to protect it from the intense sun of its rocky habitats.
'Ruby' is a sun-loving plant and needs protection from hard frosts, but a little bit of environmental stress like direct sun and temperatures just above freezing bring out the brightest reds along leaf margins.
It is wonderfully low-maintenance whether growing in-ground or in a pot, so long as it has great drainage and gets plenty of sunshine.
When grown under the correct light levels, Echeveria pulvinata will produce beautiful blooms during the winter months in the form of delicate stems with bell-shaped flowers at the ends, showing mixed shades of yellow and orange.
The rosettes will stay fairly small but the fuzzy stems beneath them will continue to branch and grow up to 10" long. Fortunately, 'Ruby' propagates easily from leaf and stem cuttings, so you can keep the plant compact by cutting the stem just below a rosette, leaving to dry 3-5 days, then planting the rosette on moist, well-draining soil to re-grow roots.
Kalanchoe 'Pink Butterflies' is a unique, pink plant that is a fun oddity and a must-have in any succulent collection.
What makes it so special? This phenomenal plant is a variegated sport, meaning it's low on chlorophyll. Without green chlorophyll, astounding, bright pink pigments can shine through.
It is a variegated form of the cross K. delagoensis x K. daigremontiana, also known as K. x houghtonii. It grows tall stems and long, slender leaves. These "Mother of Thousands" plants grow hundreds of new plantlets or "bulbils" along their leaf edges. Each plantlet can fall off and propagate, re-rooting into a whole new plant!
For 'Pink Butterflies', it is these small plantlets that show variegation. With their tiny leaves and pink pigments, they truly resemble a kaleidoscope of butterflies (that's the official term!).
Pink Butterflies certainly isn't one of the easiest succulents to grow. The butterflies themselves are fragile, finicky growers.
The other one:
To prune or not to prune… that is the question!
You DON'T NEED to prune your echeveria flowers, the flowers are beautiful! Now, if you want your plant to grow a little faster, the flower steals energy from the plant and delays growth.
Ah, you can put the flower in a bottle to decorate your kitchen, it lasts a long time!
After a while, the flower stem dries up, so you have to cut it. Try to cut as close to the base as possible without hurting the plant.
PS. I already posted a photo of the plant of this beautiful echeveria a few months ago.
Sempervivum tectorum, the common houseleek, is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to the mountains of southern Europe, cultivated in the whole of Europe for its appearance and a Roman tradition claiming that it protects buildings against lightning strikes.
The name Sempervivum has its origin in the Latin semper ('always') and vivus ('living'), because this perennial plant keeps its leaves in winter and is very resistant to difficult conditions of growth.
The specific epithet tectorum means 'of house roofs', referring to a traditional location for these plants.
The hairs that fringe the leaves can be seen on close inspection.
The succulent plant popularly known as aranto, mother of a thousand or mother of thousands is perhaps the easiest to grow, as well as the fastest propagating plant. The Kalanchoe daigremontiana lives up to its nickname, producing thousands of seedlings at the speed of light.
The genus Kalanchoe, belonging to the Crassulaceae family, originates from tropical regions of the African continent, being quite common on the island of Madagascar.
The aranto or mother of thousands, in turn, belongs to the Kalanchoe daigremontiana species. It is a very common succulent plant in collections, due to its resistance and ease of cultivation. However, as it multiplies very quickly, it can become a problem, thanks to this invasive profile. Over time, it can be difficult to control its propagation in pots, flower beds and gardens. As its name implies, aranto has the ability to generate new shoots along all the edges of its leaves. These seedlings stand out very easily, generating new individuals when they fall to the ground.
Despite this inconvenience, the ornamental and curious effect of the leaves embroidered by countless sprouts is undeniable. Very often, they start to take root, still attached to the mother plant. In this same genus of Aranto, there is still another species, Kalanchoe delagoensis, which also has this characteristic of producing buds on the edges of the leaves. She is also known as the mother of a thousand or the mother of thousands. However, its leaves are much narrower and longer, it is a different species from the aranto in appearance. It is called on the outside the chandelier plant, or chandelier plant.
Plants grow up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall and have opposite and whorled, fleshy oblong-lanceolate leaves which grow up to 20 cm (8 in) long and 32 mm (1+1⁄4 in) wide. They are green above and blotched with purple underneath. Leaf margins have spoon-shaped bulbiliferous spurs which bear plantlets which may form roots while still attached to leaves.
All parts of this species contain a very toxic steroid known as daigremontianin.
This is the reddest variety of the species Echeverias agavoides.
We know that agavoides have many varieties in cultivation, such as ebony, Romeo, Sirus lipstick, etc.
Romeo is the red variety of agavoides, while Rubin is the redest variety of Romeo. So simply Rubin is the most beautiful and red agavoides Echeveria.
It can grow a lot and, please give them strong direct sunlight for an intense red color. Do not plant them in the shade, as this can happen with excessive irrigation or the color will disappear. It is easy to grow like other agavoids, a must-have for all agavo lovers. Our plants are as red as in the photos, without photoshop, very beautiful and healthy.
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Echeveria agavoides:
Echeveria agavoides, or lipstick echeveria, is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to rocky areas of Mexico, notably the states of San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, Guanajuato and Durango.
Echeveria agavoides is a small, stemless succulent plant, 8–12 centimetres (3.1–4.7 in) tall, with a rosette of leaves 7–15 centimetres (2.8–5.9 in) in diameter. It is often solitary, but old plants in good condition grow offsets. The leaves are green, triangular, thicker (6 mm) and more acute than the other echeverias - hence the explanation of their name agavoides, "looking like an agave". Some varieties with bright light have reddish (or bronze) tips and some forms have slightly red to very red margins. The inflorescences in summer appear on slender, single-sided cymes up to 50 centimetres (20 in) long. The flowers are pink, orange or red, the petals tipped with dark yellow.
If you have a succulent collection then this rare succulent is a must.
Echeveria agavoides Taurus is a small stemless succulent plant, usually solitary, but old plants in good condition produce offsets / lateral seedlings. 'Taurus' is an evergreen succulent forming compact rosettes of almost triangular green leaves heavily flushed pinkish-red, thicker and sharper than other echeverias – hence the explanation for the name agavoides, "similar to an agave". It needs a bright position to maintain its colour.
Spectacular Echeveria Taurus succulent in size and color, sometimes confused with Echeveria Romeo, however Echeveria Taurus is much larger, its rosette can reach more than 20 cm in diameter.
The cultivation must be done in a bright place, in a substrate with excellent drainage, watering must be carried out with great care so that there is no standing water in the rosettes, as this can rot the leaves and generate fungi that can kill the plant.
Do you tend to gravitate towards darker and more gothic type of things? Me too.
No wonder I'm a fan of Tim Burton movies, ha, ha!
So when I found out there was a cool succulent that resembles the black color I definitely had to take a look at it.
I gotta tell you, I'm really digging its dark and broody vibe.
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This is a succulent plant that holds a prominent place in my collection. By the way, the Echeveria 'Black Prince' is the darling among collectors, thanks to its unique coloring. The leaves are born green, in the center of the rosette, but they become darker as they develop. Due to the fact that there are few black colored representatives in the plant kingdom, Echeveria 'Black Prince' stands out among the ubiquitous greenish or grayish succulents.
The chromatic metamorphosis depends a lot on the amount of light that the Echeveria 'Black Prince' receives. If the succulent is grown in environments with less light, its leaves can remain with a jade green color, also beautiful. But the greater your exposure to sunlight, the darker your leaves, whose color can vary from a soft chocolate to an almost black tone, which lives up to the name of the cultivar, 'Black Prince'.
Few succulent plants have this coloration. In addition to the 'Black Prince' Echeveria, we have the Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkopf', whose nickname, of course, is 'Black Rose'. This is a harder plant to find, it's been on my wishlist for a long time.
Amazingly, Echeveria 'Black Prince' is a hybrid succulent, resulting from a cross between two Mexican species, Echeveria shaviana (which is completely different) and Echeveria affinis (from whom it inherited the dark coloration).
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Winter in São Paulo at the moment
23°C / 73°F
The universe of succulent plants is full of playful elements and figures that take us to realms other than the vegetable. This is the case of the succulent bear paw, the star of today's post, whose scientific name is Cotyledon tomentosa. Previously, I had already presented other plants that also look like a stuffed animal. Interestingly, in all cases, it is not necessary to use a lot of imagination to actually see these anatomical details in plants.
Abroad, the succulent bear paw receives the same nickname, bear's paw. Whenever we find a plant with the term tomentosa in its scientific name, such as Cotyledon tomentosa, we can be sure that it is a hairy plant. This is because the term is derived from the word tomentum, which in Latin means wool or fur.
Here in the gallery, I have already posted photographs of other examples of succulent plants that have their leaves covered with hair, such as Echeveria pulvinata, with smaller and more delicate hairs, capable of giving a velvety appearance to the plant.
Technically, the hairs that cover the leaves of the succulent bear paw, as well as the other examples mentioned above, are called trichomes. These structures are modifications of the plant tissue, whose objective is to reduce the loss of water through evaporation, in arid environments and under full sun, to which these succulents are adapted.
The species Cotyledon tomentosa is originally from the African continent, occurring more specifically in the region of South Africa.
Although the bear paw is often sold in small pots as young seedlings, it can grow to a larger, shrubby size when well cultivated. The species Cotyledon tomentosa usually presents between 30 and 70 cm in height, in its original habitat. Over time, its stems will branch out, giving the plant the appearance of a small shrub.
As if the photo format of its leaves were not enough, the succulent bear paw is even better with the reddish finish at the ends of these structures, which resemble painted nails. This color becomes more evident when the plant is grown in bright places. It is also under these growing conditions that the bear paw can flower, typically in spring, producing inflorescences bearing orange bell-shaped flowers, with the typical appearance of blooms presented by representatives of the genus Cotyledon. It is interesting to note that even the stems, flowers and flower buds of Cotyledon tomentosa have delicate trichomes on their surface. The plant is all hairy.
The bear paw is a very versatile succulent. It can be grown outdoors in full sun, making it perfect in desert-inspired rock gardens. In addition, this plant works well in pots, whether plastic or terracotta, as long as the frequency of watering is adjusted according to the material chosen.
Clay pots, for being more porous, allow the soil inside them to dry more quickly. On the other hand, the plastic pot tends to retain moisture for a longer time, so the watering should be more spaced when this material is used. The succulent bear paw is able to store a lot of water in its leaves, so watering doesn't have to be frequent. Regardless of the number of times a week, the important thing is that watering only takes place when the land is very dry. Excess water in the roots of Cotyledon tomentosa causes its decay, leading the plant to death in a short period of time.
Although it is difficult to resist the charms of this succulent treat, it should be noted that the bear paw is a toxic plant if it is inadvertently ingested by children or pets. As their appearance is harmless and cute, the risk of accidents is even greater. However, when cultivated in places beyond the reach of these curious little ones, the succulent bear paw makes a cute show. Whenever I see it, I want to squeeze its plump, furry leaves.
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Succulent plants are famous for their wide variety of unusual shapes. One is more curious than the other. Not by chance, many end up receiving affectionate nicknames, which often allude to fictional characters. In this context, scientific names end up being little known by the general public. Today's succulent, popularly called Shrek's ear in Brazil, is a classic example of this interesting diversity of plants with fun names, such as spoon jade, ET's fingers, finger jade and trumpet jade in other parts of the world.
Apparently, these different forms are the result of genetic mutations, commonly observed in cacti and succulents. Frequently, a given species undergoes alterations in its growth pattern, producing cultivars that are completely different in relation to the appearance of the type form.
In the case of the succulent Shrek's ear, the original species is Crassula ovata, whose most famous nickname is the jade plant. Due to genetic alterations that affected the way it grew, this succulent originated a completely different version, as shown in my photo above. It was agreed to call this variety with cylindrical leaves of Crassula ovata 'Gollum'. The ends are flat and marked by a concavity. This atypical shape, combined with its emerald green color, earned the plant the nickname of Shrek's succulent ear.
Both varieties of Crassula ovata, 'Gollum' and 'Hobbit', allude to characters in Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. However, despite these subtleties in anatomical diversity, the two forms are often referred to indistinctly as Shrek's succulent ears. In addition, it is not uncommon to observe that the same plant has cylindrical and flattened leaves, simultaneously. Just as mutations that generate crystalline and monstrous forms can occasionally be reverted to the original form, Crassula ovata's 'Gollum' and 'Hobbit' cultivars seem to be somewhat unstable, genetically speaking, in order to coexist and interchange in the same plant. .
In my case, due to a lucky strike, I ended up purchasing a small pot with both varieties simultaneously in the same pot on my second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. A gift to myself to remember that moment. There is a wide range of cultivars of the Shrek ear and jade plant available on the market. Some have even been awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society, RHS, the British entity responsible for registering all hybrids and cultivars produced in the world.
The Crassula Ovata Gollum is a succulent native to South Africa and Mozambique. They usually thrive in cooler regions and are a popular houseplant. It is characterized by its long green leaves that have a reddish tinge at their tips. These plants can bloom and have flowers that can either be pink or white and have a star shape. They can grow up to 80 cm or 30 inches. They are evergreen succulents and are often a popular option for bonsai.
A perfectly calm Autumn day at the end of Green Peter Reservoir near Sweet Home Oregon.
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The flower shown in the image is likely a Cattleya alliance hybrid, such as the Slc. Ingle Speer (now often classified as Cattlianthe or Rlc. depending on parentage), and the following description is based on the visual features of the provided photo:
🌸 Description of the Slc. Ingle Speer Orchid Flower
The flower is a vibrant and showy orchid, characterized by a striking gradient of warm colors.
* Coloration: The petals and sepals display a beautiful transition from a deep, saturated orange at the center/base to a fiery, reddish-orange and even pinkish-red toward the ruffled edges. The overall effect is a glowing, sunset-like appearance.
*Lip (Labellum): The most prominent feature is the lip, which is a dramatic, contrasting color—a rich, velvety fuchsia or deep magenta-red. This lip is highly ruffled and recurved (curling inwards/backwards), drawing the eye toward the throat of the flower.
*Texture and Form: The petals appear broad and wavy or slightly ruffled along their margins, giving the flower a substantial and delicate look simultaneously. The image is a close-up (macro), emphasizing the soft, velvety texture of the petals and the intricate, deeply colored lip.
* Background: The focus is tightly on the blooms, with the background being a soft, bright white, which makes the vibrant orange and red colors of the orchid stand out intensely.
In summary, it is a magnificent bloom defined by its sunset orange to red color blend and a dark, intensely colored, frilly lip.
Echeveria dionysos is a hybrid plant (E. Purpusorum x E. Spec) and is part of the crassulaceae family. It is small and is native to Mexico. It is a collector's item due to its pointed leaves in greenish gray tone, sparkling dots and stained purple. In addition, it has a perfectly symmetrical rosette, which makes it even more beautiful.
The plant reaches 8 cm in height and its rosettes are approximately 10 cm in diameter. The leaves are 5 cm long and 2.5 cm wide. As the succulent Dionysus is a hybrid, it is often highlighted as Echeveria purpusorum.
The difference between them is that the second is thinner and has a more pointed peak. In turn, Echeveria dionysos is a little more “plump”.
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The ornamental succulent leaves organized in the form of compact rosettes, whose appearance reminds us of stone roses, are the trademark of representatives of the genus Echeveria. Typical plants from arid regions, with important adaptations to life in warm and sunny environments, Echeverias are omnipresent in the collections of admirers of succulent plants. Its resistance, rapid growth and multiplication, in addition to the ease of cultivation, justify this popularity.
The Echeverias were formally described in 1828, having been named after the Mexican botanical artist Atanasio Echeverría y Godoy. There are approximately 150 species gathered in the genus Echeveria, which are distributed in several regions of semi-arid climate in Central America, with a high concentration of ornamental succulents originating in Mexico.
Succulents of the genus Echeveria belong to the family Crassulaceae, which includes many plants often grown for ornamental purposes.
Also known as "Mexican Hens & Chicks", Echeveria can produce new offsets or "chicks" around the base of the mother plant. These chicks can be left to form a tidy cluster or removed and transplanted. Additionally, Echeveria can be propagated from stem cuttings or mature leaves.
Echeveria runyonii is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, that is native to the state of Tamaulipas in Mexico. Several cultivars have been described and cultivated.
Echeveria runyonii forms a rosette 8–10 cm (3.1–3.9 in) in diameter. Leaves are spatulate-cuneate to oblong-spatulate, truncate to acuminate, and mucronate. They are a glaucous pinkish-white in color and measure 6–8 by 2.5–4 cm (2.4–3.1 by 1.0–1.6 in). The single stem reaches 10 cm (3.9 in) in length or more and a diameter of roughly 1 cm (0.39 in). Inflorescences are 15–20 cm (5.9–7.9 in) tall and have 2 – 3 cincinni, conspicuous bracts, and pedicels approximately 4 mm long. The red flowers have ascending-spreading sepals to 11 mm and pentagonal corollas measuring 19 – 20 × 10 mm.
Several named cultivars exist, including 'Texas Rose', 'Dr. Butterfield', 'Lucita', 'Tom Allen', and 'Topsy Turvy'. The last is a mutant form originated in California, with leaves positioned upside-down.
The flower photograph of this echeveria:
Behold the "Queen of the Night," a flower that seems to have been dipped in wine and shadow. This is not your typical orchid; this is the Paphiopedilum maudiae \'Red Vinicolor Super Black,\' a study in dramatic elegance. Its pouch, deep and plush as crushed velvet, holds the color of a rich, old burgundy, so dark it borders on absolute black. The sleek, upright petals, elegantly mottled with a network of fine, emerald-green veins, frame this central jewel like a stained-glass window.
This is a bloom of captivating contrast—where deep, gothic tones meet vibrant, living energy. It’s a flower that doesn\'t just grow; it performs, casting a spell of quiet sophistication and untamed beauty. A true masterpiece from the heart of the jungle.