How to cultivate the plant Echeveria
Introduction: This article provides knowledge on how to cultivate Echeveria and the benefits of doing so. Next, the editor will introduce this information to netizens.
This spring, my friend's house had a beautiful pot of Echeveria with many small offsets, each one plump. I found it very beautiful and asked my friend for one. My friend didn't know its name, he called it "Eagle's Beak" because the leaves of this succulent are pointed, resembling an eagle's beak. Later, I learned that this succulent is called Echeveria, also known as Chidori锦. How should Echeveria be cared for in winter?
Warm Environment
Echeveria prefers a warm environment, with an optimal growth temperature of 15 to 28 degrees. When the temperature exceeds 35 degrees in summer, it easily enters a dormant state. In this case, we can keep Echeveria in a properly shaded and well-ventilated environment.
In winter, when the temperature is around 5 degrees, it needs to be moved indoors. The indoor temperature should not be lower than 5 degrees. To make Echeveria grow better in winter, we can keep it in an environment above 10 degrees. This way, Echeveria can still have plump leaves and even produce flower stalks and buds. Now I think Echeveria has already produced flower buds. After flowering next year, if there's no plan to keep seeds, the flower stalks should be cut early to reduce nutrient loss.
Loves Sunlight
Echeveria enjoys a sunny and well-ventilated semi-shaded environment. It can be kept in full sun during spring, autumn, and winter. In summer, with high temperatures, it needs to be properly shaded to prevent leaf sunburn.
In winter, when the temperature is around 5 degrees indoors, Echeveria grows relatively slowly. We can keep it in a semi-shaded environment to prevent excessive water loss. In an environment above 10 degrees, it should be kept in full sun, which is beneficial for Echeveria growth and results in thicker, greener leaves.
Water When the Potting Soil Is Dry
When watering Echeveria, follow the principle of alternating wet and dry, but do not let water accumulate in the pot to prevent root rot. When the temperature exceeds 35 degrees in summer, Echeveria enters a dormant period, and in this case, watering should be controlled to prevent waterlogging and root rot.
In winter, when kept in an environment above 10 degrees, Echeveria grows slowly, so watering should be reduced. It's best to water at noon when it's warm, with the water temperature matching the indoor temperature. In an environment of about 5 degrees, watering should be further reduced because Echeveria requires less water and there's less evaporation in such conditions.
How to cultivate the plant Echeveria
Appropriate Fertilizing During the Growth Period
During the growth period of Echeveria, we can apply a thin, decomposed liquid fertilizer every 10 days, or use a compound fertilizer. Generally, spring and autumn are the peak growth periods. When the temperature exceeds 35 degrees in summer, fertilizing should be stopped to prevent root burn.
In winter, in an environment above 10 degrees, Echeveria grows relatively slowly, but we can still apply a thin liquid fertilizer to make it more frost-resistant and vigorous. Generally, we can use thin, decomposed cake fertilizer water, which makes Echeveria's patterns more beautiful and the leaves thicker.
Conclusion
Cultivating Echeveria in winter is not difficult. Keeping it in an environment above 10 degrees with plenty of sunlight, watering at noon when the potting soil is dry, with water temperature matching the indoor temperature, and applying a thin liquid fertilizer every 20 to 30 days can make Echeveria's leaves thicker and patterns more beautiful.
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