Discussion on the Cultivation Method of Echeveria runyonii cv 'Topsy Turvy'
This article focuses on the small experiences with the succulent plant Echeveria runyonii cv 'Topsy Turvy', the cultivation method of the Echeveria genus, and the introduction by the editor for netizens follows.
Echeveria runyonii cv 'Topsy Turvy', also known as the twisted leaf Echeveria, is a perennial, hairless, succulent herbaceous plant. The leaves are arranged in a rosette shape, covered with a thick layer of white powder, with the leaf base twisted into a spoon shape, edges curving outward, causing the middle part to arch. The leaf tip curves inward towards the growing point, and there is a distinct groove in the center of the leaf's back. The leaf base color is slightly blue. In sufficient sunlight, the leaves are covered with white powder year-round, while in low light, the leaf color is light blue, with sparse powder, and the leaves become narrower and longer, also thinner. The plant produces a yellow-red inflorescence with flowers that open upwards and have five lobes at the tip.
Echeveria runyonii needs adequate sunlight for the leaf color to be vibrant, the plant shape to be tighter and more beautiful, and the leaves to be thicker. It is a small to medium-sized plant that needs to be repotted every 2-3 years depending on its growth state, with the pot diameter being 1-2 inches larger than the plant diameter to promote growth. The soil must be dry before watering, and a slow-release fertilizer can be applied once every quarter. Propagation is done through leaf insertion and cutting off the top to trigger small side buds, which can be done throughout the year.
The Echeveria runyonii in the sunshine room is shaded with a shading net when the temperature exceeds 35 degrees to prevent sunburn, then water is gradually reduced, and during the entire summer dormancy period, water is reduced or not given at all. By mid-September, when the temperature drops, watering is resumed. Adapted to the sunshine room, Echeveria runyonii can still grow normally in the summer, with不明显 dormancy, though the leaves are significantly reduced due to less water.
In winter, if the temperature can be maintained above 0 degrees, watering can be given, but below 0 degrees, watering should be stopped to prevent frostbite and root rot. Although it is cold in winter, it is not necessary to completely stop watering the entire season. The writer will slightly water the base of the plant at appropriate times, but avoid spraying or giving too much water. Prolonged water retention in the leaf heart can cause rot. On sunny days with sufficient ventilation, water can be sprayed to clean the dust off the leaves. The thick white powder does not affect the appearance, making the plant even more beautiful.
In spring, as the temperature rises, watering can be gradually resumed. Echeveria runyonii is considered a very easy-to-care-for variety. Apart from needing proper shading in summer, it can be exposed to full sunlight in other seasons. The soil used is a mix of peat and granulated coal slag and river sand, with clean river sand laid on the surface. The soil should be breathable, and although it cannot compare with natural conditions, watering when the soil is completely dry is sufficient.
The introduction of the cultivation method of Echeveria runyonii by flower friends mentioned above hopes to bring a little help to your life!