About Echeveria chihuahuaensis Poelln.
Echeveria chihuahuaensis Poelln. is an evergreen succulent plant that resembles its close relative Echeveria colorata. It forms a tightly packed leaf rosette that reaches 10 cm in diameter. The center of the rosette holds light-cyan leaves, which have pink edges. Leaf tips are either acuminate or mucronate, a trait that distinguishes this species from E. colorata, along with its denser rosette structure. Its inflorescences are scorpioid cymes that bear small yellow flowers, growing on stems that are typically 25 cm tall. Like many other succulents native to habitats with intense sun, E. chihuahuaensis has a waxy leaf coating called farina that protects the plant from sun damage. This coating can be rubbed off, which usually reveals a darker leaf surface underneath, and this change does not normally impact the plant's growth or health unless the damage is severe. In cultivation, this species has earned the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It can tolerate temperatures ranging from -3.9°C to 10°C. It should be grown in well-drained soil in full sun, and should not be allowed to sit in standing water, as this can cause the plant to rot. Dead leaves should be removed to prevent mealy bug infestations. It can be propagated by seed, stem cuttings, and also by leaf cuttings. Despite their visual similarity to each other, a hybrid cross between E. chihuahuaensis and E. colorata is cultivated under the name E. 'Beatrice'.
