Plant Care Painted Echeveria

Painted Echeveria

4.5 out of 5 (12 experiences)

Painted Echeveria has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Painted Echeveria has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

About Painted 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

Echeveria nodulosa
Echeveria
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

Also known as

Cotyledon bicolor, Echeveria discolor and Kosmik Kactus

How to care for Painted Echeveria

💦 Water

How often to water your Painted Echeveria

Water needs for Painted Echeveria
0.5 cups
every 12

Painted 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.

Calculate water needs of Painted Echeveria

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Painted Echeveria in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Painted Echeveria: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

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

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

Painted Echeveria does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Painted Echeveria

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Painted 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 Painted Echeveria after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Painted 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.

Painted Echeveria Water Frequency →

Painted Echeveria Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Painted 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 🏡.

Painted Echeveria Light Requirements →

Painted Echeveria Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


💨 Humidity

Painted 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.

Painted Echeveria Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Painted 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 Painted Echeveria →

When and How to Successfully Repot Painted Echeveria →


💩 Fertilizer

Painted 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 Painted Echeveria →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Painted 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

Painted Echeveria is native to Central and northern South America.


🌸 Flowers

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

Painted Echeveria Flowers →


🧐 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.


Care Summary for Painted Echeveria

Painted Echeveria

Painted 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

Painted Echeveria has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 7
Painted Echeveria has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 7
Painted Echeveria has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 3
Painted Echeveria has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 2
Painted Echeveria has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
Painted Echeveria has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
@SecretaryofSucculents avatar
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leaf-1 13 Plants
xp 321 XP
08/07/2021

Like most succulents, they’re very easy to care for. The only thing I’d advise is to be careful with the leaves, because if you handle them too roughly they will break off.

Survivor Survivor
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
@BrandyLVSplants avatar
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leaf-1 93 Plants
xp 6,167 XP
07/05/2021

I love the colorful leaves!

Fast grower Fast grower
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
@LiltwinJenn avatar
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leaf-1 12 Plants
xp 1,119 XP
globe Fargo, ND
05/26/2021

Super easy to take care of but need to rotate it every once in a while to keep it from bending towards the sunlight too much.

Fast grower Fast grower
Survivor Survivor
@lilyyandow avatar
@@lilyyandow
leaf-1 45 Plants
xp 519 XP
globe Bedford, NH
02/16/2021

i’ve just got it a little while ago and it’s already grown noticeably, it also has beautiful colors

Fast grower Fast grower

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