Echeveria is a popular succulent plant species in the Crassulaceae family that is native to arid regions of Central America, Mexico, and South America. It is known for its attractive rosette-forming habit and fleshy leaves that come in a wide range of colors, including green, blue, purple, red, and pink.
Caring for Echeveria succulents is relatively easy and straightforward. Here are some tips for keeping your plant healthy:
Watering: Echeveria succulents are drought-tolerant, but they do need regular watering to keep the soil from completely drying out. Water deeply, allowing the water to reach the roots, and then wait for the soil to dry out completely before watering again.
Light: Echeveria prefers bright, indirect light, but it can also tolerate partial shade. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves, so it's best to provide some protection from strong, direct sunlight.
Soil: Echeveria requires well-draining soil that is high in organic matter. You can use a commercial succulent or cactus potting mix or make your own by mixing equal parts of sand, perlite, and peat moss.
Temperature: Echeveria is not frost-tolerant, so it should be kept above freezing temperatures. In its native habitat, it experiences warm to hot temperatures, so it will do best in a warm environment.