Plant Care Prolific Echeveria

Prolific Echeveria

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Prolific Echeveria has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate
Prolific Echeveria has a Survivor plant personality Survivor

About Prolific 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 EcheverrĆ­a y Godoy. They're super easy to grow as long as they get lots of sunlight. ā˜€ļø They can be easily propagated by stem or leaf, making it easy to catch 'em all!

Taxonomy

Echeveria prolifica
Echeveria
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

Also known as

echeveria prolific and Echeveria prolifera

How to care for Prolific Echeveria

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Prolific Echeveria

Water needs for Prolific Echeveria
0.5 cups
every 12

Prolific Echeveria needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnā€™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 Prolific Echeveria

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Prolific Echeveria in your home

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

Prolific Echeveria love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

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

Prolific Echeveria does not tolerate low-light šŸš«.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Prolific Echeveria in your home šŸ”.

šŸŖ“ Nutrients

How to fertilize Prolific Echeveria

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Prolific 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 itā€™s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Prolific Echeveria after it doubles in size or once a yearā€”whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Prolific 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.

Prolific Echeveria Water Frequency →

Prolific Echeveria Root Rot →


ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Prolific Echeveria requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.

Prolific Echeveria Light Requirements →

Prolific Echeveria Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


šŸ¶ šŸˆ šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantā€™s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itā€™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 atĀ US (888) 426-4435.


šŸ’Ø Humidity

Prolific 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.

Prolific Echeveria Humidity Needs →


šŸŖ“ Soil

Prolific Echeveria is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnā€™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!

When and How to Successfully Repot Prolific Echeveria →


šŸ’© Fertilizer

Prolific Echeveria grows very slowly and doesnā€™t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantā€™s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


ā„ļø Dormancy

Itā€™s common for Prolific Echeveria to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


šŸŒŽ Native Region

Prolific Echeveria is native to Central and northern South America.


šŸ§ 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 Prolific Echeveria

Prolific Echeveria

Prolific Echeveria


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesnā€™t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Prolific Echeveria has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
Prolific Echeveria has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
@annachromatic avatar
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leaf-1 22 Plants
xp 675 XP
globe Lincoln, NE
10/02/2021

I donā€™t need to water or fertilize it very often and itā€™s been doing great since I got it. Currently in Lincoln, NE Iā€™m only watering it every 24 days and itā€™s doing fine. I have it in a decent sized pot with a copper spoons plant.

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor

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