Echeveria 'Mauna Loa'

Echeveria ‘Mauna Loa’ is a hybrid cultivar, meaning it’s a cultivated variety created by crossing two or more Echeveria species. It doesn’t have a single “native” region.

However, to determine the *likely* geographical origins, we need to consider the parentage of the hybrid (if known) or the characteristics it displays. Unfortunately, the specific parentage of ‘Mauna Loa’ is often not widely available or documented publicly.

Given that it is an Echeveria, we can say the following:

* **General Echeveria Origin:** Echeverias are native to semi-desert areas of **Mexico and Central America**, with some species found in northwestern South America.
* **Likely Ancestral Region:** The genetic ancestors of ‘Mauna Loa’ likely originate from mountainous regions in Mexico, which is where the greatest diversity of the genus is found.
* **’Mauna Loa’ specifically**: It is difficult to determine the specific location without knowledge of its parent species, but based on the fact it is an Echeveria, Mexico is the safest bet.

In conclusion, while ‘Mauna Loa’ itself isn’t “native” to a specific place, its ancestors are almost certainly from **Mexico and potentially parts of Central America.**

Needs excellent drainage in pots