Re: Echeveria

Hi Everyone,
I bought a drop dead gorgeous Echeveria at the Hardy Plant Society Sale last
weekend.  It is large, about the size of a dinner plate and I intend to put
it into a terracotta pot in a cactus mix.  Can anyone tell me about caring
for it?  I'm pretty sure it is tender and it will need to go into the GH for
the winter.  But how about watering, fertilizer, light exposure, etc?  Any
help will be appreciated.

Marilyn Dube'
Natural Designs Nursery
Portland, Oregon

Marilyn, it's been my experience that most Echeverias respond well to the basic succulent treatment. That is, excellent drainage, modest fertilization, etc. However, to keep them in their best appearance, give them as much light as possible, otherwise, they will tend to stretch out of their usual compact appearance. Also, lower light levels, even in a greenhouse may cause some of the colored varieties to revert to a more basic green. However, this will correct itself come spring and summer.

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Don Martinson
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
l*@wi.rr.com

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