Am I Taking Good Care Of My Echeveria?

Did you place your echeveria in full sun?

Did you planted your echeveria in a well-drained soil mix for cacti and succulents?

Do you water your echeveria often?

Did you provide a warm and dry environment for your echeveria?

Do you fertilize your echeveria often?

Do you repot your echeveria often?

Do you keep your echeveria free of pests and diseases?

Echeverias require a lot of sunlight to thrive. They should receive at least 4 to 5 hours of bright, direct light every day. If they do not receive enough light they will become elongated and leggy. They will most likely not bloom. Placing your Echeveria outdoors during the summer months will help it to thrive.

Echeveria requires a well-draining, porous growing medium to help keep excess moisture away from the roots. Standard cactus potting mixes are sufficient for Echeverias, which can be found at most nurseries and garden centers. Alternatively, you can create your cactus soil by mixing three parts regular potting soil, two parts coarse sand, and one part perlite.

Echeverias, like most succulents, do not require much water. It is better to under-water Echeverias than to overwater them, as they can quickly succumb to root rot. Wait until the soil has dried out completely before watering your Echeveria, and then give it a good watering, letting the water stream through the drainage holes of the pot.

Echeverias thrive in hot, dry conditions. For the most part, they do not tolerate cold temperatures or cold drafts well and too much humidity can lead to root rot. The average household temperature and humidity levels are sufficient for Echeverias—just be sure not to place them in a location that is too humid like a bathroom.

Regular fertilizing is not a requirement for growing Echeveria as they are accustomed to growing in nutrient-poor soil, which makes them susceptible to fertilizer burn if over-fertilized. Occasional fertilizing during the spring and summer months can help Echeverias during their active growing period. Use a cactus or succulent fertilizer, or a liquid fertilizer diluted two to four times more than normal.

Echeverias do not require frequent repotting and should only be repotted once they have outgrown their previous container. To repot an Echeveria plant ensure that the soil is completely dry before removing it from its potting container. Carefully remove the excess soil from the roots before placing the plant in its new pot.

Good job! You are taking good care of your echeveria succulent.

Echeverias are rarely affected by pests, but if it does suffer from a pest infestation, then it will typically be aphids. Organic neem oil is an environmentally friendly means of discouraging aphids from attacking. Maintain good watering practices to avoid root rot and other fungal problems.