About Echeveria Big Red

The 'big' of Echeveria Big Red is mainly reflected in the size of the leaves, which will grow large and curl inward, like a blooming rosette. The color of Big Red changes with sunlight, and its leaves take on an overall rose-red color during the season of sufficient light.

How to care for Echeveria Big Red

Sun/Location: Succulents need lots of sunlight to keep their color and shape. Let them fully feel morning sunlight for about 4-6 hours during the succulent growing season, which is spring and fall. In summer, put it windowsill or outdoors with some shade; it can endure the heat and dry weather, but in winter, especially in cold weather, move the succulent indoors to prevent freeze damage.

Soil/Pot: Repotted them using the and with a drainage hole to provide succulents healthy breathing. Adding , , and pebbles to the soil is necessary to help excess water drain quickly. Topdressing will prevent soil from splashing when watering.

Watering: The essential tip of succulent care is when and how to water: Only water your succulents when the soil is completely dry in the evening or late afternoon. Adjust the watering frequency according to the temperature change, and do not water the succulents in hot and humid weather. Click .

More Information

Primary color: Green
Secondary color: Pink, Red
Hardiness Zone: 30F to 50F
Product format: rooted in 2" nursery pot
Suitability: balcony, Window, Garden
Propagation: stem cutting, leaf, seed
Special characteristic: low maintenance, low-growing