Being succulents, Echeveria plants are rather easy to care for and make for the most wonderful first-time plants. Whether you're confident the abilities of your green thumb or you're fully confident that you can kill every plant you bring home, Echeveria succulents are just what you need!
The plant-parent FOMO is real but Echeveria plants will never let you feel like you're not fit for plant care. They will thrive under your care and will even forgive you for smaller periods of neglect.
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But before you bring home any of your favorites, there are some things you need to know about echeveria succulent plant care... and this blog will delve into it all! So, let's get to it!
• Where Do Echeveria Succulents Come From?
Echeveria plants hail from regions of Central and South America. From the get-go, they have been known for thriving in rocky terrains and dry climates. As succulents, they have evolved to develop fleshy leaves that allow them to store water and thrive despite the water shortage around them.
More than anything, Echeveria succulents are admired worldwide for their vibrant colors and rosette-like growth. They boast different hues of green, pink, purple, and more; and grow wonderfully when given the right amount of love.
• Echeveria Care Tips: How Can You Give It the Right Kind of Love?
As we mentioned before, Echeveria plant care is rather easy because of their easy-going nature and flawless adaptability. However, there are still some specifics that you must know in order to care for the plant well enough.
Here's what you need to know:
1. Echeveria Light Requirements - How Much Light Do They Need?
One of the primary requirements for Echeveria succulents to thrive is optimal lighting. While they are rather tolerant of different lighting conditions, they generally prefer just one - bright, indirect sunlight.
They can do well in direct light too but you might just have to keep moving the plant around to ensure that it does not get scorched in the harsh sunlight. Your best bet is placing the plant near a bright window or balcony entrance!
2. Echeveria Water Requirements - Keep it Hydrated
The biggest mistake you can ever make is overwatering an Echeveria. When caring for an Echeveria, another one of the most important things to know is that these plants store water in their leaves; meaning they need very little watering and not very often either.
During the summer, spring, and fall months, water your Echeveria once in 1-2 weeks. However, in winter, reduce the frequency and water just once a month.
3. What is the Best Soil for Echeveria Plants?
Echeveria plants need soil that will imitate their natural surroundings. Ideally, this soil must be well-draining, perfectly aerated, and breathable enough that the plant roots never feel suffocated.
For this, you can use Ugaoo's Cactus and Succulent Potting Mix, which is the perfect blend of succulent-specific ingredients such as Coco Peat, Perlite, and more.
4. Feeding Your Plant at the Right Time
For Echeveria plants, the primary growing season is during the Spring months. This, in India, lies between March and May. So, the right time to fertilize these plants is in this duration.
When using liquid fertilizers, apply it to your plant once every 2 weeks during the growing season. However, during the dormancy phase, feed your plant only once every 1-1.5 months.
For a more mess-free fertilization experience, you can use Ugaoo's Plant Food Fertilizer Sticks that will ensure proper fertilization once you insert the stick into the soil. The stick releases essential nutrients into the soil every time you water your plant and one stick lasts 60 days!
With the right understanding of the plant and its origins, it is easier to give it the right kind of care. So, essentially, Echeveria care is all about understanding the plant at its very core. As they say, to be loved is to be known.
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