Author: Rita Mitchell
Echeveria care is not difficult, but it is important to have the knowledge before acting. Echeverias are a genus of succulent plants that are popular in the houseplant trade. They are native to Mexico, Central America and South America. They live dormant for much of the year before blooming during rainy seasons from May through October, and their flowers can be purple, pink or white with up to 20 petals. Echeverias are succulent plants and they need bright light for the majority of the day (up to 12 hours), especially when leaves start growing in spring. They also like warm…
Echeveria peacockii, also known as peacock echeveria or Peacock Succulent, is a beautiful plant with rosettes up to 5 inches in diameter. Thick, succulent leaves arise from the center of the rosette and are sparsely covered with small softer blue-green leaves that look like a powder blue shag rug. Small yellow flowers adorn the plant from spring to summer, followed by purple-red berries that last into fall. Echeveria peacockii is challenging to grow indoors since it requires well-draining soil and a lot of sun for optimum health, while outdoor plants are hardy down to 20 degrees Fahrenheit if frost does…
Echeveria elegans is one of the many species in the genus Echeveria, which belongs to the Crassulaceae family. These succulent rosettes are drought tolerant and appreciate bright sunlight to partial shade. Perfect for windowsill culture or outdoor containers, they will reward you with their beautiful foliage (rose-colored leaves) and striking bloom spikes. Echeveria elegans is one of many species in this genus, found growing naturally, as far north as Colorado and New Mexico, south to Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina. They have a rosette of succulent leaves that grow from a fleshy taproot (not the stem). The beautiful rose-colored leaves contrast…
Echeveria affinis is a species of echeveria that’s native to the region spanning from Baja California to Sonora. It has large, succulent leaves with attractive markings and colors that are typically shades of green or red. The echeverias are very popular house plants because they’re easy to grow indoors and require little maintenance. They come in many different sizes, shapes, and colors which make them great for any type of interior design style! Echeveria affinis is a beautiful echeveria succulent with an interesting and varied past. These echeverias grow in clumps of rosettes, and are typically found in the wild…
Aeonium sunrise is a beautiful plant that can be grown in any climate. Aeoniums are popular plants because they are drought tolerant and require little to no maintenance. Aeoniums also grow quickly, with blooms coming after about six months of growth! If you’re looking for an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance houseplant that will add beauty to your home or office then Aeonium sunrise is the perfect plant for you! Blooms of Aeonium Sunrise offer a beautiful and delicate reminder that nature is always in bloom. Aeoniums are native to the Canary Islands and can grow up to three feet in height, with…
