The Smallest Echeveria?
Neil
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Comments (1)Ealdwood, she seems to look fine, sometimes to much water or sun can also cause little flaws. If I were you I would just sit back an enjoy it. Have a safe 4th of July, Greg...See Morenew plants how to pot?
Comments (7)Yes I like the individual idea in the smallest clay pots, not sure of the inches but say 2 1/2 to 3 inch round, a step larger than the tiny pots they are in. I think this is wise advise because some may have different root systmes that will require less or more watering. Okay the soil I have, doesn't really have peat moss, it is miracle potting soil, is that better, I'm hoping. So it's farely equal parts play sand (oops), perlite and miracle grow potting soil. Help me make the best of what I have: More proper C&S potting media components could be stuff like perlite, pine bark fines, pumice, baked clay, *COARSE* sand (NOT fine), gravel, coir, and non-peat, non-topsoil forest compost if you need some kind of more organic component. If I bought one or two of the suggestions on your list which would be easiest to get, least expenxive but really do the trick, I have the perlite, and sand (albeit not coarse). Would course sand be the kind for making cement? My Flap Jack (Kalancho luciae) is in a 3" plastic pot now but the leaves are over hanging the pot 2" on each side. Is it ready to be repotted into a slightly larger pot? I will only use unglazed pots absolutely. The make them not with air holes on the sides now too for about 50 cent more, definately the way to go. Like I said I'm new here and I find everyone here so knowledgable. Money is a little bit of an issue so I can't get everything on the list. My ddaughter lives in the country where there would becomposted soil under trees, should I dig that up? What about bugs. Wouldn't the miracle grow give me the composting material I need in a sterile medium? Is miracle grow potting soil out for succulents? Maybe I need to start from scratch. Thank You, Micki...See MoreEcheveria leaves falling off and stem turning dark?
Comments (3)Hi there. There is quite a bit of rot due to the fact that your soil is too water retentive. You will want to make a clean cut on the stem using a sterilized pair of trimmers, let the stem callous for about a week, and plant it into either a gritty mix of your choice or cactus and succulent soil with AT LEAST 60% perlite mixed in. It is also etiolated, stretching for light. So, you definitely want to make sure it gets at least 4 hours of bright sun a day. They can handle more though. I hope you are able to save it. :)...See MoreHelp with Echeverias ID posted on Ebay
Comments (73)Neil - I really appreciate the hunting spirit, but I think I should stop at 2 Lauii(s). I stopped by my local Lowe's yesterday, and amidst all my whining, they restocked! I took out my phone and went into frenzy mood snapping everything. They had quite a few varieties that caught my eye - Chihuahuaensis, Agavodies x Pulidonis, Neon Breaker, Sunburst. In the end, I caved and got myself a Pachyeveria Exotica 'Powder Puff' for $3. Their bigger size plants were going for $5. (crazy prices, had to talk myself out multiple times before I put them down) Will post a report with pics on another thread. Azt - Looking forward to all your crazy cacti blooms! There were a couple of Mammillaria Gracillis Fragilis bulbs that "happen to fall into my Pachyveria's Pot", so I'm attempting to root them and hopefully grow them....See MoreNeil
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