Echeveria

The selection includes species and hybrids, from compact rosettes to more exuberant forms. In many varieties, a fine waxy coating called epicuticular wax gives the leaves a matt appearance. Light and season can affect colour intensity.

General Echeveria care

• Light: choose a very bright position. Many varieties enjoy a few hours of sun, with gradual acclimatisation and protection from intense sunlight during the hottest hours.
• Watering: allow the potting mix to dry between waterings. Direct water onto the mix and avoid leaving it trapped in the rosette centre or accumulating in the pot.
• Potting mix and pot: use a well-drained mix with mineral components and pots with drainage holes.
• Cold and moisture: protect from frost and persistent rain. Reduce watering when growth slows and maintain good ventilation.
• Maintenance: carefully remove dry lower leaves and avoid rubbing off the waxy coating. Many varieties produce offsets or can be propagated from leaves and stem cuttings, depending on the type.