About the Echeveria Honey Melon

Originating from Korea, the Echeveria Honey Melon is a rare Korean hybrid variety. Ideal for beginners, it boasts rapid growth, quickly developing woody stems and readily clustering. Its broad spoon-shaped leaves feature thin edges and thick centers, with a beautiful inward curve at the center, lending the entire rosette a full and compact appearance. Typically green, it transitions to orange with numerous blood-red spots when in its prime, adding a unique touch to its aesthetic.

How to Care for Echeveria Honey Melon

Sunlight: Thriving in well-lit outdoor environments, the Echeveria Honey Melon achieves its ideal orange hue when cultivated outdoors. Indoors, it may develop pink edges under indirect light, while complete lack of light results in greenery or elongation. Therefore, careful attention to lighting conditions is crucial. Additionally, provide shade during summer as its thin layer of white frost on leaf surfaces is relatively sun-sensitive.

Temperature: Preferring temperatures between 15C to 25C (59F to 77F), the Echeveria Honey Melon colors more rapidly in relatively cooler environments. Temperature differentials in spring, autumn, and early winter stimulate the formation of blood-red spots on leaves. Take precautions during frosty weather in winter; move indoors when temperatures drop below 5C (41F).

Watering: Exercise restraint in watering to avoid overhydration, especially for beginners. Adopt the "soak and dry" method, ensuring the soil is completely dry before watering thoroughly. Extend watering intervals and reduce volume during summer and winter to prevent waterlogging.

Propagation: The Echeveria Honey Melon readily clusters, forming Cluster Echeveria Honey Melon, making offset propagation highly recommended. Select a healthy offset, cleanly cut with sterilized scissors, and allow the cut to callus and turn white before planting. Plant in a pot and wait for rooting.

More Information

Primary Color: Green
Secondary Colors: Orange, Red
Cold Hardiness: Zones 9b-11b (from -6.7C to 10C / 20F to 50F)
Product Format: 2'' Pot
Suitability: Balcony, Window, Garden
Propagation: Offset, Beheading
Special Characteristic: Blood-red spots