Echeverias come from regions where there are no frost periods. The Echeveria is therefore not winter hardy. It can't even tolerate temperatures that are too cool in the plus range. You therefore have to overwinter the thick-leaf plant indoors.
Are Echeverias hardy?
Echeverias are not hardy and cannot tolerate periods of frost. They should overwinter indoors in a cool, bright location at temperatures between 5 and 10 degrees. During this time, water sparingly and do not fertilize.
Echeveria is not hardy
As a thick-leaved plant, the Echeveria stores moisture in its fleshy leaves. This alone is an indication that echeverias are not hardy.
In summer, the Echeveria tolerates being outdoors very well. The place should be somewhat sheltered from the wind and sunny to partially shaded. A roof protects against too much moisture in summer.
Bring it into the house in time in the fall
If you have cared for an Echeveria outside in the summer, you need to bring it back inside when the temperatures outside drop too much. This also applies at night. It shouldn't get colder than five degrees.
Check the soil for pests before bringing it into winter quarters.
Overwinter Echeveria properly
- Refrigerate
- bright location
- water very sparingly
- do not fertilize
Basically, it is possible to care for an Echeveria in the flower window in the living room all year round. However, this is not advisable. The plant needs a rest. If this is not granted, there is a risk that it will fail.
From mid-October to early March, you should place an Echeveria in a cool but as bright location as possible. Temperatures between five and ten degrees are ideal.
During the winter, the Echeveria is watered sparingly so that it just doesn't dry out. It is best to give the water in sips at a time. You are not allowed to fertilize echeverias during their rest period.
After the winter break, slowly get used to light and warmth
In March, take the Echeveria out of its winter quarters and accustom it to more light and warmth by the hour.
Now is also a good time to repot the thick-leaf plant. You can cut off rosettes to propagate the Echeveria.
Tip
Echeveria is one of the slightly poisonous plants. This especially applies to the sap that comes out when the plant is cut. It can cause inflammation on the skin.
