tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post5826727885411353889..comments2024-02-04T22:08:15.486+02:00Comments on Hedgie's Nature Journal : Echeverias - Nature's wondersMaree Clarksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274329795088706720noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-30574586497956773612016-03-29T12:40:22.981+02:002016-03-29T12:40:22.981+02:00Hi Amy, It probably isn't overwatering, as mos...Hi Amy, It probably isn't overwatering, as most Echeverias like water, but the pot must have good draining, otherwise it could rot. However, ALL Echeverias lose their leaves from the bottom as they grow (see the question and answer above). Just keep a close eye on it and if those bottom leaves start drying up and dying off, that's quite normal.Maree Clarksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274329795088706720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-30067779001077012552016-03-28T19:43:21.025+02:002016-03-28T19:43:21.025+02:00I just got my first echeveria and it's a few d...I just got my first echeveria and it's a few days old in its new pot. It's starting to go a little limp on the bottom rows of leaves. What can I do to prevent this? Amy Therese Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13754278627044555356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-88129865416490741542012-09-10T06:30:18.994+02:002012-09-10T06:30:18.994+02:00Hi Pascale, congratulations with your acquisition!...Hi Pascale, congratulations with your acquisition! <br /><br />Without seeing your Echeveria I can't say much, but the pink on the tips is quite normal and a sign of a true Echeveria! The dead leaves at the bottom of the flower on the stem are also quite normal and are to be left on the stalk as it is the flower's normal protection against winter. And the fact that it is flowering is a very good sign indeed, so I don't think you have much to worry about. Watering once a week is fine, but if it is in full sun and in a pot, twice a week would be better.<br /><br />The only real sign of an unhappy Echeveria is if the leaves start going limp or start 'opening up' too much or it shrinks a lot.<br /><br />Hope I was of some help, but you can Google 'Echeveria elegans' and will be sure to find many websites that can tell you more about this lovely plant.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and I wish you many years with your Echeveria!Maree Clarksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274329795088706720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-19789033830526511652012-09-10T03:52:26.476+02:002012-09-10T03:52:26.476+02:00Hi Maree,
i just bought a Echeverias, last month...Hi Maree, <br /><br />i just bought a Echeverias, last month and i don't think its doing well but i'm not sure. i've never owned a plant before so i thought i would start with this one. <br /><br />The bottom leaves are drying and turning pink from its green color. The leaves on the stem are dry too. but i get new growth in the flowers. i have been watering the plant once a week. but maybe i'm over watering. <br /><br />Anyway can you figure out whats wrong? Or can you please recommend a website i can refer to, to find out if i can save my plant please. i'm worried. <br /><br />Thank you<br /><br />PascalePascalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-58039401042014783712012-06-18T09:09:40.120+02:002012-06-18T09:09:40.120+02:00Oh no John! that's terrible! You should have t...Oh no John! that's terrible! You should have taken it inside...<br /><br />This winter seems to be especially cold - my Echeverias, the ones outside, are already looking decidedly sorry for themselves. I could actually move to a desert and just have a cactus and succulent garden...Maree Clarksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274329795088706720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-87793734876905177922012-06-17T18:17:17.652+02:002012-06-17T18:17:17.652+02:00Echeverias - one of my favourites. How great to be...Echeverias - one of my favourites. How great to be able to have them outdoors. My large one, in a cold greenhouse, died last winter.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-1076576457117654962012-06-16T06:08:20.657+02:002012-06-16T06:08:20.657+02:00Thank you Elizabeth, glad you also enjoyed it!Thank you Elizabeth, glad you also enjoyed it!Maree Clarksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274329795088706720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-19039286792113416402012-06-16T06:07:52.345+02:002012-06-16T06:07:52.345+02:00Thanks Kathryn, they are my babies! glad you liked...Thanks Kathryn, they are my babies! glad you liked the info.Maree Clarksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274329795088706720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-20070527987920910152012-06-16T05:24:35.224+02:002012-06-16T05:24:35.224+02:00So lovely! Wonderful info, thanks Maree!So lovely! Wonderful info, thanks Maree!Elizabeth Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12121880265158010551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5240544453697104058.post-11770659608739711162012-06-15T16:17:52.547+02:002012-06-15T16:17:52.547+02:00What gorgeous and healthy plants! And I thank you,...What gorgeous and healthy plants! And I thank you, Maree, for all that great information.Studio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.com