Miniature echeveria Echeveria minima

Water

In summer 2 - 3 times a month. In winter approximately 1 time a month (depends on the rate of soil drying).
Echeverias should be watered after the soil dries out completely, the water should be left out for 2 - 3 days before that. The lack of moisture can be indicated by the leaves - they become sluggish and wrinkled. Watering should be abundant.

Light

The plant needs bright indirect sunlight. Young plants are accustomed to bright light gradually, to avoid death.
In winter it needs additional lighting. Lack of light affects the quality of the leaves and overgrowing in height of its stem.

Temperature

In summer no more than 86 ºF;
In winter perfect temeratures - 65-70 ºF. However, can survive a frost of 21 degrees (but it is better not to get to that).

Pruning

Often, because of the lack of light during the winter, echemeria grows very tall. Because of this, it is necessary to renew the plant by pruning. This is done in the spring. It is necessary to cut off the top of the plant, leaving a 1,5 inches high of the stem. New shoots will grow quickly.

Cleaning

Not needed

Soil

The soil mix should be made of sod and leaf soil with the addition of sand and brick crumbs in a ratio of 3:1:1:1. You can use a specialized soil mixture for succulents.
To grow Echeveria use a low wide pot, because the root system develops superficially. Drainage is necessary.

Repotting

As long as the plant is young (up to 5 years old), it is transplanted annually in the spring. Older specimens are transplanted once every 3 or 4 years, also in spring or summer.

Humidity & Misting

Echeveria does not react to dry air - it grows equally in a humid environment and with heating batteries during the winter.
Do not spray or shower the plant in the bathtub - it will damage the waxy plaque on the leaves, causing them to rot or get sunburned.

Suitable locations

• Indoor

  All year round

• Outdoor

  Can be taken outside when temperatures are not between 65 - 90 ºF.
  Despite the fact that the plant can tolerate temporary drops in temperature down to 21 ºF, you should not take risks and take your plant into a warm room in time.

• Hardiness zone

  9 - 12 USDA

Life cycle

Blooms from late spring for three weeks with small orange flowers.
The flowers appear in brush-like inflorescences and bloom gradually from bottom to top, resulting in a bloom that lasts for many weeks. The plant should be kept warm at all times during the flowering period.

Propogation

• Propogation time

  Spring

• By OFFSHOOTS:
  Because the plant quickly produces offshoots, this is the easiest way to propagate. Once the offshoots are big enough to be handled without accidental damage, they can be carefully separated or cut off from the mother plant. Once the scions are separated, it is best to let them dry out for a few days. Once the wounds have healed, the seedlings can be planted and cared for in the same way as an adult Echeveria.
  By CUTTINGS:
  Although not as easy, Echeveria minima can also be grown from leaf or stem cuttings. For stem cuttings, the top of the rosette is usually removed with a sharp, clean knife, as well as leaf cuttings. It is advisable to take leaf cuttings from the lower part of the plant.
  As with offshoots, cuttings should be allowed to dry out for a few days before planting. During this time, it is advisable to keep them out of direct sunlight to avoid damaging them. The cuttings can then be planted or placed in fresh soil to wait for the roots to emerge.

Pests

Mealybug, Aphid, Vine weevil

Diseases

Root Rot