A rosette-forming succulent that colours up in bright light and rots if kept wet. 100% Local
Soak then let dry fully; water every 2–3 weeks.
Check the top of the soil with your finger or a meter before watering instead of following a fixed calendar. In brighter, warmer conditions Echeveria uses water faster, while cool or shaded spots need a longer gap. Water thoroughly until it drains, then empty any water left in the saucer so the roots never sit in it.
Echeveria grows best in bright light light. Keep it where that level stays consistent through the day, and avoid sudden moves that can shock the plant.
If light is too weak, growth becomes thin and stretched; if direct midday sun is too strong, leaves can scorch. Rotate the plant every few weeks so all sides receive even light.
Feed with a light feed 2–3 times in spring and summer. Always water the soil first so fertilizer does not burn dry roots, and dilute to the strength recommended on the label.
Most plants only need feeding during active growth and should be left alone in the dormant season. Overfeeding causes salt build-up and leaf-tip burn, so when in doubt, feed less.
Plan to repot every 1–2 years, in spring. Move into a pot only one size larger, using gritty succulent mix.
Repot when roots circle the drainage holes or the plant dries out unusually fast. Water lightly after repotting and keep the plant out of strong direct sun for a week while it settles.
Stretching means the plant is reaching for more light, growing pale and leggy with wide gaps between leaves. Move it to brighter light, and rotate the pot so growth stays even.
Mushy leaves mean excess water in the tissue, typically from overwatering or a cold, wet mix. Let the soil dry fully, remove the affected leaves and repot into gritty succulent mix if it stays wet.
Mealybugs look like small white cottony specks in leaf joints and along stems. Remove them with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, then treat the whole plant with insecticidal soap and repeat weekly.
Soak then let dry fully; water every 2–3 weeks. Always check the top of the soil first, because light, temperature and pot size all change how fast it dries.
According to the data used here, Echeveria is non-toxic to cats and dogs. If a pet has chewed the plant, contact your vet.
Echeveria prefers bright light light. Keep that level consistent and avoid strong direct midday sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Echeveria grows best at 15–27°C (60–80°F). Protect it from cold draughts and sudden temperature swings.
Plan to repot every 1–2 years, in spring. Repot sooner if roots circle the drainage holes or the plant dries out unusually fast.
General horticultural guidance for planning only. Verify locally.