Propagate guide

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Watering mastery

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Fertilizer mystery reveal

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Tips & tricks for cutting

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Plant pot secrets

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Common pests

Frequent diseases

Botanist’s tips

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Although these plants are fairly drought tolerant, they will become more spectacular with regular deep watering and fertilising.

Water

Echeveria like full sun. However, try to avoid these two things: drastic sunlight changes and summer afternoon full sun.

Sunlight

Like all succulents, Echeveria need soil that drains quickly. This helps prevent moisture from rotting the roots. Many growers will create their own special mixture of soil and perlite. However, good quality potting soil, or a cactus mix will work fine.

Soil

Succulents grow natively in soil without a lot of nutrients. So, they are especially susceptible to fertilizer burn. However, they can benefit from the occasional extra boost. Use a slow-release fertilizer at the beginning of spring, or a liquid fertilizer diluted 2-4 times more than normal and used less often than recommended. Use a low nitrogen mix or a cactus fertilizer.

Fertilizer

Echeveria are originally from Mexico and Central America. They aren’t used to the cold and will die in freezing temperatures.