First succulent and I need lots of help!

7 years ago

Ok hello!

First I dont know what type of succulent I have (it was a gift from a friend and she didn't know either).

Secondly I'm not sure how much sunlight/water I should give it. I know it should only need sprays of water but I don't know how much, or how little for that matter.

This is it! I appreciate any help!!!!

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7 years ago

Echeveria

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socks
7 years ago
Does the pot have a hole in the bottom? You want a pot with a hole, otherwise the plant gets far too wet and can rot.

As for water, you only want to water when very dry, and then water until the water runs out the bottom hole. Do not water again until very dry.

It's possible the soil is not fast draining enough. If you think you need to repot, ask for further help here or read other posts on this forum. The plant needs full sun. If you have a sunny window, gradually transition it into full sun all day if possible.

Nice gift.
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rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
7 years ago
Spraying succulents with water is not advised. I hope that is not what was recommended by the store :).

socks gave you good tips about potting medium and watering in post above.
Frank
7 years ago
Echeveria colorata?
mesembs
7 years ago
Maybe Echeveria agavoides?
zsofia
7 years ago
I used to have the exact same one! I've been trying to figure out what it is for months, there are way too many red tipped Echeverias. This far the most similar image results I've found were for Echeveria chihuahuensis, though I'm sure there are people here who are more qualified to ID it.

Unfortunately I accidentally killed mine by using a potting medium that was not good enough at draining, the stem rotted away within three weeks :( I'm currently trying to raise babies from the surviving leaves.

Good luck!
Jayvee Chun (Manila Philippines, Tropics)
7 years ago
Hi. Basics

-SOIL: combine half pumice (or perlite) and half potting soil. You can add compost but just a bit.

-POT: Should have a drainage hole. Terra Cota is best as it dries faster-a safeguard from drowning plants.

-LIGHT: Echeverias need bright sun. West or South facing is OK so long as they are slowly adjusted to take as much. Too low a light will lead to stretching and eventual death. And Echeverias are notorious for this and need LOTS of sin.

-WATER: Only when approaching dryness. Mine are watered every 7 days, smaller potted ones every 3 days. But Im in the tropics with average 30 degree Celsius weather.

When you repot, dont water immediately. Wait 2 days as repotting causes wounds on roots. When these are watered right away, they will rot. Wait for wounds to harden for 2 days then water.

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