ECHEVERIA CV. NOTEWORTHY CHARACTERISTICS HOW TO
For more severe cases, click on this link below to learn about how to address root rot. Echeveria must have sufficient light levels (at least two hours of direct sunlight a day) to counteract the chance of root rot. Over-watering symptoms include root rot, a rotting base, or sudden plant death. Under-watering symptoms include drooping leaves, stunted growth, and drying leaves these can be a range of different issues, including forgetfulness, too much sunlight, or the plant being pot-bound. One word of advice is never to allow excess moisture to settle either in the actual crown of the plant or underneath the pot, as both will cause southern blight or even black rot. Winterising your Echeveria is essential to maintain good health keep the plant 'ticking over' by reducing the number of irrigations to every three weeks and avoid over-fertilisation. Newly-propagated 'pups' must not receive any sunlight as their insufficient root systems will not soak up enough moisture to survive the harsh rays.ĭuring the growing period, thoroughly water the soil every ten to fourteen days, allowing the soil to dry out in between. If the Echeveria begins to develop a discoloured white crown, this is typically down to too little light. The frequencies of irrigations solely rely on the amount of the sun received. Carry on reading to learn more about the top tips mentioned above.Ī few hours of direct sunlight is a must shady locations could lead to diseases associated with over-watering. This is the perfect time to propagate the small offshoots that'll form at the base of the crown. Repot every two years during the spring, using a Cactus & Succulent potting mix.Fertilise every two or three months using either a 'Cactus' or 'Houseplant' labelled feed.Be careful when watering - allowing excess moisture to sit in the cubbyholes of the stem will result in diseases like southern blight and 'heart rot'.Echeveria must endure periods of droughts in between waters - if you're stuck with when to water it, think of the ukhouseplants ' phrase of 'Drenches Between Droughts'.A few hours of morning or evening sun is mandatory, especially in the winter months.Need the answer to a specific plant query? Book a 1-to-1 video call with Joe Bagley, the website's friendly author, to overcome and address your niggling problem! Available on iMessage, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger & more. Origins, Temperature, Propagation, Repotting & Toxicity.
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