Echeveria care guideEcheveria spp.
Most popular rosette succulents. Ranked #61 of Europe's most-searched houseplants.
WateringWhen and how much water
Water Echeveria when the soil has dried out completely. In summer that's typically every 14 to 21 days; in winter slow down to every 30 to 45 days, sometimes less. Use room-temperature water and let any excess drain — never leave the pot sitting in standing water.
The real schedule depends on three things the calendar can't see: the actual light at the plant, the pot's size and material (terracotta dries faster than glazed ceramic), and your local humidity. Botanicaly's app retunes the schedule from those signals on every reminder.
LightHow bright a spot it needs
Echeveria is bright / direct light: needs several hours of direct sun. Turn the pot every week so it grows evenly. The ideal lux range is 10,000 - 50,000 lux. In practical terms, place it directly in front of a south or southwest window, or 30 cm from an east window.
TroubleshootingCommon problems
Most Echeveria problems trace back to watering — here's how to read the leaves.
Signs of overwatering
Watch for: Translucent mushy leaves · Rot at center · Mushy leaf bases · Yellowing leaves. Let the soil dry further between waterings and make sure the pot drains freely — soggy roots are the usual cause.
Signs of underwatering
Watch for: Wrinkled leaves · Shriveled lower leaves · Puckered leaf tips · Stunted growth. Water a little more often and don't let the soil go bone-dry for long.
Pet safetySafe with cats and dogs
Pet-safe. Echeveria is non-toxic to cats and dogs. Safe to keep in a home with pets.
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Pet-safety is hand-checked against ASPCA toxicity data — verified by people, not guessed by AI.
Field noteSomething worth knowing
Named in 1828 for Atanasio Echeverría, a Mexican botanical illustrator on a Spanish expedition; over 150 species are recognised today.
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Download BotanicalyFAQCommon questions
How often should I water a Echeveria?
Water your Echeveria (Echeveria spp.) when the soil has dried out completely. In summer, that's typically every 14 to 21 days; in winter, slow down to every 30 to 45 days, sometimes less. Botanicaly's app tunes this further based on your home's actual light, pot size, and local weather.
How much light does a Echeveria need?
Echeveria is bright / direct light: needs several hours of direct sun. Turn the pot every week so it grows evenly. The ideal lux range is 10,000 - 50,000 lux. In practical terms, place it directly in front of a south or southwest window, or 30 cm from an east window.
Is Echeveria safe for cats and dogs?
Echeveria is non-toxic to cats and dogs. Safe to keep in a home with pets.
Why are my Echeveria's leaves turning yellow or drooping?
On a Echeveria, yellowing and soft growth usually mean overwatering — watch for translucent mushy leaves, rot at center, or mushy leaf bases. Let the soil dry further between waterings and check drainage. If the leaves are wrinkled leaves, shriveled lower leaves, or puckered leaf tips instead, it's likely thirsty — water a little more often. Botanicaly's Plant Doctor can diagnose it from a photo.