Echeveria Echeveria elegans
At a glance
- Light
- Bright indirect
- 10000–50000 lux
- Water
- Every 14–21 days
- Soil completely dry between waterings
- Humidity
- 20–50%
- Tolerates dry air
- Temperature
- 10–32°C
- Ideal 18–27°C
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- fast-draining
- Mature size
- 15 cm tall
- 20 cm wide
- Native to
- Mexico, Central America
- Growth
- Slow
- Rosette
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Compare with similar plants
| Trait | Echeveria Echeveria elegans | Jade Plant Crassula ovata | Haworthia Haworthia cooperi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light | Bright indirect | Direct sun | Bright indirect |
| Water | 14–21 days | 14–30 days | 14–21 days |
| Pet safe | Pet-safe | Toxic to cats and dogs | Pet-safe |
| Difficulty | Easy | Very Easy | Very Easy |
| Mature size | 15 cm | 90 cm | 10 cm |
Light requirements in detail
Echeveria prefers bright indirect (10000–50000 lux) . Bright direct or indirect light essential. Insufficient light causes etiolation — stretched, pale, leggy growth that loses the compact rosette form.
A spot 1–2 meters from a bright east or south-facing window usually fits this range. Direct afternoon sun through unfiltered glass can scorch leaves; sheer curtains help diffuse it.
Watering in detail
Water Echeveria every 14– 21 days during the growing season, allowing Soil completely dry between waterings to dry between waterings. Reduce frequency in winter when growth slows.
This plant tolerates the occasional missed watering — err on the dry side rather than overwater.
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Frequently asked questions about Echeveria
How often should I water Echeveria?
Water Echeveria every 14–21 days during the growing season, allowing Soil completely dry between waterings to dry between waterings. Reduce frequency by 30–50% in winter.
What kind of light does Echeveria need?
Echeveria prefers bright indirect (10000–50000 lux). Bright direct or indirect light essential. Insufficient light causes etiolation — stretched, pale, leggy growth that loses the compact rosette form.
Is Echeveria toxic to cats?
Echeveria is non-toxic to cats according to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Mild stomach upset is still possible if a cat chews the leaves, but it will not cause poisoning.
Is Echeveria toxic to dogs?
Echeveria is non-toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Mild stomach upset is still possible if a dog chews the leaves.
How big does Echeveria grow?
Echeveria reaches about 15 cm tall and 20 cm wide at maturity. Growth rate is slow.