The title was supposed to say PARTICIPATE not part haha

Thanks! And yes, I do love Echeveria! I love the rossette shape best and echeveria fit that bill quite nicely :).

I took these pictures this morning before it got too bright out so they do look dark. My house sits somewhat angularly so I don't have any TRUE southfacing windows and they actually don't get as much sun as my west facing ones. So the plants that seem to want more sun end up in the west window (as in the last photo) and the rest in an east window.

I have some outside (like my crassula 'campfire') because it was one of the few that didn't like either window and was begining to lose shape.

Christy, if you slowly acclimate them to outdoor sun (slowly addition 1-2 hours of outdoor sun each week), you'll be surprised with some of the fantastic colors you might acquire with your echeverias. Happy Growing!

I do know they would be much brighter in the sun, but I live in Missouri. Here the weather is humid, hot, and unpredictable. A thunderstorm can pop up, rain start pouring, and tornado sirens start going off in a matter of 30 minutes after a clear sky! I worry... Lol.

I definitely would have to take them in for the winter too. Is it harder on a plant to have it out for the summer and bring it in or have it inside the whole time?

Its harder on the plant to leave it inside ALL the time. I live in Michigan so i feel your pain with the unpredictable weather. But they would benefit from being outside all spring and summer and as long as temperature allows in the fall. You'll notice healthier plants. You could wven pick a cheap greenhouse up like i did to extend your growing season a little

Some succulents don't mind growing indoors at all, but some have very limited growth periods, and in order to maximize that, growing them outdoors will yield you the best results. I leave my established plants on the roof, when it gets cloudy or signs of storm, back home they come.

Base on personal experience, echeverias grown outdoors for a week can take those grown indoors months to achieve the same results. It all depends on what you want as a grower for your plants. I'm an opportunistic grower, so are my plants, so if there are benefits, I'll fully utilize it. Maybe that's also why I tend to over water my plants-- lol

I LOVE your collection! Lovely plants, but especially lovely combinations - I've only been growing succulents for the last year or so, but grouping them together like you have is something I've yet to master. Very inspiring!

christy

you may be able to edit your title - not sure if it works (I believe there is 'limited time' when you can do it). Just go to your original post, click on edit and fix the title. It may or may not work...(worked for me before).

Rina

christy, many forum members here grow their succulents inside all year round and have no problem. I'm in SE Michigan and really thinking of bringing mine inside tomorrow. So tired of dragging them in and out due to our very rainy and humid weather this summer. I don't have as many as you but worrying about them when away from home is a pain. they will get enough fresh air through the screens in their East and West windows.

Your plants are very lovely. Thank you for sharing them and keep us posted on their growth.

Welcome to the forum, Christyle! This is the place for succulent addicts to gather and share our misery with others so afflicted. There is no cure, just a lifetime of suffering punctuated by moments of pure joy. :-)

I love Echies too!

Brad

Thanks for the warm welcome! I'm glad I'm not alone in my addiction. Though I will admit I left out all my leaves and cuttings I'm working on, or the seeds I've ordered haha. I'm glad to finally have a resource for questions and an outlet for accomplishments!