Echeveria

Description

Plant Type: Succulent
Common Name: Echeveria
Origin: Mexico and Central America
Growth Habit: Rosette-forming succulent

Description

Echeverias are popular rosette-shaped succulents with thick, fleshy leaves arranged in a symmetrical pattern. Leaf colours range from green and blue-grey to pink, purple, and silver tones depending on the variety and sunlight exposure.

Flowers

• Produces tall flower stalks with small bell-shaped flowers
• Flowers mainly in spring to summer
• Colours range from yellow and orange to pink

Light Requirements

• Bright light to full sun
• More sunlight enhances leaf colour
• Ideal for sunny patios and windowsills

Watering

• Water moderately
• Allow soil to dry out between watering
• Avoid water sitting in the rosette

Soil

• Well-draining succulent or sandy mix
• Requires excellent drainage

Temperature

• Prefers warm, dry conditions
• Protect from frost
• Ideal range: 15–30°C

Care Level

• Easy to grow
• Suitable for beginners
• Low maintenance