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Blue Echeveria

4.4 out of 5 (33 experiences)

Survivor

Fast grower

About Blue Echeveria

There are hundreds of plants belonging to the Echeveria genus, each with its own unique colors and patterns.The wild species are native to Central America and were named after the botanical illustrator Atanasio Echeverría y Godoy. They're super easy to grow as long as they get lots of sunlight. ☀️ They can be easily propagated by stem or leaf, making it easy to catch 'em all!

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Echeveria secunda

Genus

Echeveria

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

Also known as

Old Hens and Chicks, Glaucous Echeveria, Echeveria pumila and Echeveria glauca

How to care for Blue Echeveria

💦 Water

How often to water your Blue Echeveria

Blue Echeveria needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Blue Echeveria in your home

Blue Echeveria love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Blue Echeveria does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Blue Echeveria in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Blue Echeveria

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Blue Echeveria: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Blue Echeveria after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Blue Echeveria is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Blue Echeveria →

Common Blue Echeveria Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Blue Echeveria thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Blue Echeveria Water Frequency →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Blue Echeveria requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Blue Echeveria Light Requirements →

Blue Echeveria Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Blue Echeveria is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Blue Echeveria Toxicity to Dogs →

💨 Humidity

Blue Echeveria enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Blue Echeveria Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Blue Echeveria is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Blue Echeveria →

When and How to Successfully Repot Blue Echeveria →

💩 Fertilizer

Blue Echeveria grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Blue Echeveria →

❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Blue Echeveria to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

🌎 Native Region

Blue Echeveria is native to Central and northern South America.

🌸 Flowers

Blue Echeveria produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

Blue Echeveria Flowers →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Blue Echeveria grows in a rosette pattern, with leaves neatly arranged in a circle. New growth will emerge from the center.

How and When to Prune Blue Echeveria →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Blue Echeveria can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Blue Echeveria Temperature Tolerance →

🌱 Propagation

Blue Echeveria can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
To get the cutting to root, you can either:
- Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Blue Echeveria →

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Blue Echeveria. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

Care Summary for Blue Echeveria

Blue Echeveria

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Survivor 20

Fast grower 11

Easy to propagate 10

Browns easily 6

Large, lush leaves 6

Blooms easily 4

Pest magnet 2

@Claire

5 Plants

95 XP

West Dundee, IL

11/28/2021

It’s a little hard to grow larger but very easy for a first plant.

Survivor

Blue Echeveria plant photo by Claire named chili on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Earthling.olive

30 Plants

602 XP

10/05/2021

I like how echeverias look, but they are the most fussy plants I swear. Water too much? Dead. Water too little? Dead. Not enough light? Dead. Too much light? Dead. This one I’ve managed to keep alive for 2 years now, not sure how. It’s nice to look at though :)

Browns easily

Blue Echeveria plant photo by @Earthling.olive named Echevaria on Greg, the plant care app.

@@heylen

13 Plants

204 XP

Miami, FL

09/23/2021

I was gifted this plant when it was on the brink of death so maybe that’s why it’s given me problems ever since but after repotting him, his leaves started to grow and turn green again from originally being yellow and falling off.

Survivor

Blue Echeveria plant photo by @heylen named Carol on Greg, the plant care app.

@Hootie hoot

25 Plants

531 XP

Westerville, OH

09/18/2021

Deceivingly tough plant to care for. Very high sun requirements - needs FULL sun. I live in Ohio where it is always overcast and I have had to add grow lights to supplement the lack of sun. Also do not try to fertilize if you don’t have an abundance of sun. I made that mistake and almost killed my babies. They are being rehabbed now.

Blue Echeveria plant photo by Hootie hoot named Echeveria on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Succulentemie

10 Plants

144 XP

07/20/2021

First time propagating and it was so easy!

Easy to propagate

Fast grower

Blue Echeveria plant photo by @Succulentemie named Rojo on Greg, the plant care app.

@@jqkcy

1 Plants

23 XP

07/15/2021

really really easy to take care of! ive had it for years and its one of my only plants! i typically water 1/4-1/3 cup of water every other week!! <3

Blue Echeveria plant photo by @jqkcy named john on Greg, the plant care app.

@@milesfinch

62 Plants

1,032 XP

Philomath, OR

05/26/2021

I kept it in a green house for about a year and completely forgot about it. It grew a lot so if you ignore it, it will thrive

Fast grower

Survivor

Blooms easily

Large, lush leaves

Blue Echeveria plant photo by @milesfinch named Aristotle on Greg, the plant care app.

@Koen

3 Plants

64 XP

Palmyra, PA

05/24/2021

i have to dogs and they haven’t bugged this plant once! This plant has also survived for a while on its own in my house without water (i forgot i had the plant D:) so it’s highly recommended

Survivor

Blue Echeveria plant photo by Koen named Maril on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Sunflower_Sam

12 Plants

2,766 XP

Ottawa, Ontario

05/15/2021

I love this plant, I have no idea what it is because there are pictures of it in every single category but it’s fine.

Survivor

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves

Blue Echeveria plant photo by @Sunflower_Sam named Cliopatra on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Jwimm

5 Plants

384 XP

05/05/2021

Has a real mold gnat issue and leaves keep falling off, very fragile for a succulent

Pest magnet

Browns easily

Blue Echeveria plant photo by @Jwimm named Limp Bizkit on Greg, the plant care app.

@@laurenashley

30 Plants

3,638 XP

Apopka, FL

05/01/2021

So hard to figure out a good watering schedule at first, i lost a lot of leaves to overwatering, but once you do it’s fairly an easy plant.

Browns easily

Blue Echeveria plant photo by @laurenashley named Echeveria on Greg, the plant care app.

@Eden

5 Plants

219 XP

Barrington, IL

03/26/2021

These plants are super easy to take care of, and are almost impossible to kill! They can survive bright light or low light, and they only need to be watered every 2 months. 10/10 recommend for a beginner plant owner, or somebody who doesn’t have a lot of time on their hands to take care of plants, as this plant needs very little attention.

Survivor