Painted Echeveria Care

Like most succulents, it doesn’t require much water. Water only when soil becomes dry; reduce watering in winter to only once a month. When underwatered, Painted Echeveria’s leaves will get wrinkled, and overwatering causes root damage. Don’t let it sit in the water, and always empty the water tray after watering.

It grows only up to 8 inches (20 cm), so pruning is not required.

Fertilization is not necessary, but it can be done once a month, from May to September.

Painted Echeveria enjoys plenty of bright indirect sunlight; the brighter sun will develop more vibrant colors. Morning sun can be direct sunlight, but direct sun from warmer hours can cause damage to the leaves.

A well-drained, loose, and aery soil is ideal. It should be fertile but poor in organic matter.

Propagation can be done by stem or by leaf. Leaves should be placed above wet soil, and after a few days, they should have developed new leaves and roots that can then be repotted.

It enjoys warm temperatures of 68 ºF (20 ºC) or above, but ideally, temperatures shouldn’t rise above 77 ºF (25 ºC). This plant shouldn’t be in environments with temperatures below 41 ºF (5 ºC), but it can endure 32 ºF (0 ºC) and even a little frost only when the substrate is dry and for small periods.

Make sure to use a pot with drainage holes to prevent root rot.

It is named after the Latin word “nodulus” which means knots, due to the slightly noticeable knots along its stems.