ECHEVERIA
The Echeveria is an extremely low maintenance succulent known for it's rosette shaped leaves they come in a huge variety of colours and are perfect for brightening a sunny windowsill.
WATER
Allow your Echeveria to dry out completely then thoroughly soak but ensure all the water has drained away.
LIGHT
Whether you have placed then outdoors or indoors Echeveria thrive in bright direct sunlight.
FERTILISING
Feed with a dilated fertiliser once a month during the Spring and Summer months.
SOIL
Your Echeveria will enjoy a very well draining mix suitable for succulents or cacti. Visit our soil bar to add perlite, horticultural sand and grit to a standard potting mix.
TEMPERATURE
Echeveria like to be warm. They can be kept outside during the summer but brought inside during the winter to avoid frosts.
HUMIDITY
Your Echeveria will not enjoy increased humidity. Avoid misting are keeping them in naturally humid rooms such as bathrooms as they may rot.
TOXICITY
Considered non toxic to humans and animals.
General Watering Tips
Place your plant, still in its plastic nursery pot, inside the decorative pot you've chosen. This setup allows the plant to enjoy the drainage and airflow provided by the nursery pot's holes, which are beneficial for root health.
When it’s time to water, you have two options:
1. Top Watering: Take the plant, nursery pot and all, out of the decorative pot and water it over a sink. Allow the water to drain completely before placing it back in the decorative pot to prevent water build up.
2. Bottom Watering: Place the nursery pot in a shallow dish of water and let the plant absorb moisture from the bottom. This method encourages the roots to grow downward and reduces the risk of overwatering.
Both methods help keep your plant healthy by promoting good drainage and root aeration.