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How to Grow and Care
Most of the common Echeveria species are not complicated succulents to grow, provided you follow a few basic rules. First, be careful never to let water sit in the rosette as it can cause rot or fungal diseases that will kill the plant. Additionally, remove dead leaves from the bottom of the plant as it grows. These dead leaves provide a haven for pests, and Echeveria are susceptible to mealy bugs. As with all succulents, careful watering habits and plenty of light will help ensure success.
Most Echeveria can be easily propagated from leaf cuttings, although a few are better from seeds or stem cuttings. To propagate a leaf cutting, place the individual leaf in a succulent or cacti mix and cover the dish until the new plant sprouts. Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot a succulent, make sure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot.
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It has deteriorated and the recent rainy spell ain't helping. The stem still look fine so there's it will rebound.
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Repotted in new gritty succulent soil. Hopefully it'll recover.
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Actually it's due to wet media. Had to carefully remove all old soil.
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Looks like they are getting sunburnt. Have to move them to some shade.
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Buds opening up in this hot weather.
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My Echveria Olivia with her trailing flower stalk.
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This is my first growing diary.