Echeveria
Echeveria elegans · Family Crassulaceae
Also known as: succulent, stone rose, hen and chicks
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Every 10 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- Yes
Care
Where to put it
Windowsill or sunny balcony.
Light
At least 4–6 hours of direct sun a day.
Watering
Water the soil (not the leaves) only when it's bone dry.
About the plant
It forms compact rosettes of fleshy blue-green leaves that resemble a stone flower. It is one of the most popular succulents for small pots and arrangements. It needs lots of sun to keep its tight shape and strong colours.
Origin
Native to the semi-arid, mountainous areas of central Mexico, growing among rocks.
What it likes
- Several hours of full sun a day
- Sandy, free-draining compost
- Water only when compost is bone dry
What it dislikes
- Water pooling in the rosette
- Low light, which makes it leggy
- Pots without a drainage hole
Did you know?
A single leaf carefully removed can root and form a new little rosette within a few weeks.
