Echeveria colorata

Echeveria colorata Care

Echeveria colorata

What is the plant

Echeveria colorata, also known as the Painted Echeveria, is identified as a species of succulent plant in the Crassulaceae family. It is a beautiful succulent that can add color and texture to any garden or indoor space because its vibrant rosettes of green leaves with red and pink tips make it a standout in any collection.

Echeveria colorata is a slow-growing succulent that reaches a maximum height of 1 ft (0.3 m). Its leaves are fleshy and pointed, growing in a rosette shape, and the leaves are green with red and pink tips. The plant produces small yellow flowers on tall stems in the spring and summer.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 20°C

Hardiness zone

9b - 11b

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The plant should be watered infrequently and only when the soil is completely dry. Be careful not to overwater, as this can lead to root rot.
Pruning
The plant does not require pruning, but you can remove dead or damaged leaves as needed.
Fertilizer
Fertilize once a month during the growing season with a cactus or succulent fertilizer

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
This succulent prefers bright, direct sunlight and should be placed in a location that receives at least 4 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Soil
The plant prefers well-draining soil. Use a cactus or succulent potting mix, or create your own by mixing equal parts perlite, coarse sand, and potting soil.
Propagation
Echeveria colorata can be propagated by taking stem or leaf cuttings. Allow the cuttings to callus over before planting them in well-draining soil.

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Temperature
It prefers warm temperatures between 50-80°F (10-26°C). It can tolerate temperatures as low as 30°F (-1°C) but should be protected from frost.
Container
This succulent can be planted in a container with a well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix, but the container should have drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
Fun fact
Echeveria colorata is a hybrid species created by crossing Echeveria Setosa and Echeveria Cante.