Echeveria Elegans
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About Echeveria Elegans
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
Echeveria elegans
Echeveria
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales
Also known as
Pearl Echeveria, Pearl Echeveria, Hens and Chicks, White Mexican Rose, Mexican Gem, Mexican Snowball, Succulent, Lone Star, Echeveria 'Angel Kissed', Echeveria Angel Kissed, Raspberry Ice, Ruby slippers, Red Crystal Sugar, Snow Angel Jelly Heart and Queen butterfly
How to care for Echeveria Elegans
How often to water your Echeveria Elegans
Echeveria Elegans 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
Finding light for Pearl Echeveria in your home
Echeveria Elegans love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Echeveria Elegans does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Echeveria Elegans in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Echeveria Elegans
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 Echeveria Elegans after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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When I left my plant outside before going to work for it to get some direct sunlight, I came home to some parts of it getting bitten and torn. Can they heal themselves? Is there anything I need to do? Pls helppp #Echeveria
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Terrarium I just got my very first terrarium :) how does one water it? It’s an open terrarium with a jade and echeveria in rocks, sand and dirt. All advice and tips are welcome! #Terrarium #SucculentLove #NewPlants #Echeveria #Jade
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Tips and tricks I’ve just recently gotten this plant and was wondering if anyone had any useful tips and tricks for a beginner gardener/planter? #beginnerplantparent
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My plant has these small black specks along one of the stems. Is this mold and should i just cut it off? #Echeveria
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Just got a #PearlEcheveria, does anyone have any tips for taking care of them? I will have it in a basement.
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How often should I water my pearl echeveria? #Echeveria
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Overwatered? #Echeveria I received this as a birthday gift and I want to make sure I’m caring for it correctly 🥲 I noticed some of the bottom leaves turned yellow/shrivel up, and now all the leaves all drooping when before they were pointing up. Also wanna mention there was a point the stem had little roots popping out from the sides. I wasn’t sure if I was under watering or over watering? Some leaves were previously damaged before it came into my care 🫠 #PearlEcheveria
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Is it possible to save this? It doesn’t appear to have root rot. I’ve been struggling with this guy for a bit. Any tips?
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My Elina has flowers!! I have not been growing for very long but I am very proud of this discovery!!🥰🥰
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I don’t think I have the correct echeveria type identification for my twins, Mercury & Venus. I suspect they are a common variety and I’m surprised that #greg didn’t give me a definitive ID when I added them. Any opinions? #SucculentSquad #PlantAddict #Echeveria #PlantID #WhatPlantIsThis #help #SucculentLove #Succulents #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantInfo #GregFeedback #GregGang
Care Summary for Echeveria Elegans
Echeveria Elegans
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 12 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.