Does echeveria need lots of sun?
Light: Light is where many succulent gardeners fall short of the needs of their plants. It is critical that you place your echeveria in a window where it will receive a minimum of six hours of sunlight per day. Without extended, direct light, your plant will begin to stretch and lose its attractive, compact form.
How much sun do echeveria succulents need?
In general, succulents need at least 4-6 hours of sunlight a day to keep them happy. They love being in bright and sunny locations. Succulents that do not receive enough sunlight will exhibit problems such as elongation or etiolation, where the plants stretch to seek more light.
How often should echeveria be watered?
Generally speaking, count on watering once every week to ten days; however, small variables such as pot size and plant size may influence this schedule. It’s best to simply check your soil every few days and water when it is nearly completely dry.
Should I remove echeveria pups?
There are options when you’re wondering what to do with succulent pups. You may allow them to continue to grow on the mother if there is enough room, or you may remove and replant them individually. Let them get the size of a quarter before removing though.
What can you do with Echeveria offshoots?
You can carefully remove the pups and offshoots, place them in a suitable potting mix and start a new plant that way. Removing offshoots from the mother plant improves its health by refocusing energy to the growth of the main plant instead of supporting its pups.
How do you separate baby succulents from their mother?
Tilt the pot and be gentle. Set the unpotted plant right side up and remove as much soil as possible, gently teasing out the roots. If the plant does not easily pull apart, cut through the roots and separate sections, starting at the top. Do it easily, but don’t worry if a few roots break off.
How do you keep Echeveria happy?
It’s important that Echeverias get a minimum of 6 hours of bright light in winter and 8-12 hours in spring and summer. This will keep the plant compact and the leaf color true. My husband and I live in Ohio. There isn’t much sun on a consistent basis in the winter, so putting plants near windows isn’t the best option.
How do I know if my succulent is happy?
Firmness. When your succulent is happy, meaning it doesn’t need water (the plant has absorbed and stored water in each of its cells) it is hydrated. Your plants will feel firm to touch and this means your watering method is working out.
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