Echeveria Succulent

Echeveria Succulent Care

Echeveria Crassulaceae

What is the plant

Echeverias are easy-to-grow plants, perfect for beginners and those who tend to forget about their green pets. They are compacts and pretty green beauties, which don't require a lot of accommodation. There are also a lot of varieties of these succulents, and you will surely find the one to your liking!

Echeverias are native to Central and South America and Mexico. They thrive in hot and dry climates and enjoy lots of sunlight. Echeverias come in various colors, from almost white to saturated green and pink. During flowering, a small stem with pink, yellow or orange flowers will appear.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

12°C - 15°C

Hardiness zone

9b - 11b

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Let the soil dry fully before pouring your green pet a drink. Check the potting medium with your finger. Water thoroughly, and let the excess liquid flow from the drainage holes. Remember to empty the saucer and be careful to keep the foliage dry.
Pruning
This plant does not need special pruning. You can remove some damaged or dry leaves by gently pulling on them. You can also cut down the foliage if the plant becomes too leggy.
Fertilizer
Echeverias don't require regular fertilizer and are very susceptible to root burn. During the growing season, you can use a slow-release balanced 20-20-20 fertilizer diluted 2-4 times more than usual.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Echeveria plants need at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily. We recommend keeping it in a spot with bright morning sun and some shade in the afternoon. You can gradually move your succulent outdoors during the summer and bring it back inside for the colder part of the year.
Soil
You can use a special mix for cacti and succulents. Alternatively, adjust your potting mix with sand and perlite to improve drainage. The most important requirement is drainage, as succulents don't like to stand in water for long.
Propagation
Echeverias are easily propagated by stem or leaf cuttings, offsets, or seeds! If you decide to go with cuttings, propagate your plant in spring. Gently remove the desired cutting and let it dry for a few days. Once it's calloused, place it in moist soil and cover it with a wrap to trap the moisture. You can remove the wrap once you see new growth.

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Temperature
Echeverias thrive in hot and dry environments. Usually, you won't need to amend your living conditions much but keep your green pet away from humid rooms like the bathroom and kitchen. Echeverias won't tolerate temperatures below 50˚F (12˚C), so bring them inside if you are growing them in your garden. The best temperature range would be 58-64˚F (15-18˚C).
Container
Any container with drainage holes will do. We recommend going for shallow but wide pots to help with preventing overwatering.
Fun fact
Due to their tough nature, Echeverias are often gifted to people going through hard times.