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help me identify my first succulent

10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago

so I just bought my first succulent, it says Echeveria on the tag... I know there are many types of echeverias out there, can you please help me identify
it? and some tips on sunlight and watering for this specific type? Thank you

Comments (14)

  • 10 years ago

    Well, surprisingly, all you need to know is on the tag =D

    All echeverias will benefit from the same treatment.

    As much sun as you can muster (if possible, outside in spring/summer, inside fall/winter), very very free draining potting medium & benign neglect.

    n_n

    Sara Arif thanked hookilau
  • 10 years ago

    @greenclaws, thank you Gill for your lovely comment :) and I really do hope to get my info :)

  • 10 years ago

    @hookilau thank you for the information , I will do exactly as you said

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    It could be Echeveria agavoides - not absolutely sure thou.

    Looks like you are in a high rise, is there a balcony by any chance? If not, find the sunniest window for it and well draining mix. Is there AC in your apartment? If so, pay attention to watering since it takes little longer for soil to dry up - it could look dry on the surface but still be too wet under. If you could repot it into a mix that contains some perlite and grit, it would make drainage much better. Try to avoid peat and definitely sand.

    E. agavoides in photo below is in the mix of grit+turface+perlite.

    Sara Arif thanked rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
  • 10 years ago

    @rina, thank you Rina, yes i am in a high rise, I do have a balcony we do get some sun but there are many buildings around us... also i need to add I live in Dubai its really hot and humid here during the summers, it reaches the 100F, i hope it doesn't hurt my plant in the balcony

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Possibly Echeveria Deranosa?

    Welcome and congratulations on your first succulent! The ladies have given you great advice and are always helpful and encouraging. I was in your shoes a few months ago. Now I'm hooked on succs! :)

    Sara Arif thanked Renee
  • 10 years ago

    Sara

    Hot isn't as bad as humid. On very humid days you may want to keep it inside, succulents do not care for too much humidity. If you take it outdoors, do not leave it in scorching sun at once, usually it is better to acclimatize indoor grown plants to natural sunlight to prevent scorching. If you can manage to give it some shade (bigger plant in front of it, or piece of furniture or umbrella...) during the sun-baking hours (around noon time?), that may help. If other buildings cast some shade, that could be OK too, depending on how much sun overall plant will receive and what time of day. I keep them outdoors in full sun, but our smmer highs are in high 80-ties and seldom over 90*F.

  • 10 years ago

    @Renee thank you, I just looked at some pics of deranosa, and it does seem to look like it :)

  • 10 years ago

    @Rina, I guess I will keep out for a few hours then back inside, will try that for a while and see how it goes...will also report it and use the mix you suggested :)

  • 10 years ago

    You're welcome, Sara. Keep us posted!

  • 10 years ago

    As much sun as it can take and allow the soil to dry completely between waterings

    Sara Arif thanked GreenLarry
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    10 years ago
    your so right gill. I have asked questions or received answers and no normal ediquet on manners. I'll keep eye on the post cause i think i have one also
  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Echeveria Pulidonis 😊