Plant of the month: Echeveria
January, 2025
The diversity of the Echeveria
Succulents are among the most diverse plants in the world, and the Echeveria is a wonderful example of this. The uses of the Echeveria are particularly varied, which makes this plant a favorite in the trade. The Echeveria is available in a variety of pot sizes, ranging from 5 cm to 20 cm, making them suitable for various applications, from small decorative pots to larger arrangements.
Echeveria as a potted plant
The Echeveria is a small flowering succulent with thick leaves that are tightly arranged in a rosette. These leaves are available in a range of colors, such as olive green, light purple, grayish green, blue-gray, and even pink spotted. Collecting these special colors can be a fun hobby for plant lovers. Although the Echeveria is best known for its attractive foliage, many species also bloom surprisingly beautifully.
Care and transport
Echeverias thrive in bright, indirect light and need well-drained soil. One of the biggest advantages of the Echeveria is that it can store water in its leaves, making it highly resistant to drought. This makes the Echeveria a very low-maintenance plant that won't mind if you forget to water it every now and then. This makes it an ideal plant for someone without green fingers.
For transport, it is important to pack the plants properly to prevent damage. Refrigerated transport can help to keep the plants in optimal condition during transport. Echeveria as a cut flower
In addition to its popularity as a potted plant, the Echeveria can also be used as a cut flower. By cutting off the roots, you are left with a strong 'flower' that will last for more than two weeks. Thanks to the moisture that the Echeveria stores in its leaves, it stays fresh longer. This property makes the Echeveria a valuable addition to flower arrangements and arrangements.
The applications of cut Echeveria are endless and therefore also come in colored and glittered variants.
Echeverias thrive in bright, indirect light and need well-drained soil. One of the biggest advantages of the Echeveria is that it can store water in its leaves, making it highly resistant to drought. This makes the Echeveria a very low-maintenance plant that won't mind if you forget to water it every now and then. This makes it an ideal plant for someone without green fingers.
For transport, it is important to pack the plants properly to prevent damage. Refrigerated transport can help to keep the plants in optimal condition during transport. Echeveria as a cut flower
In addition to its popularity as a potted plant, the Echeveria can also be used as a cut flower. By cutting off the roots, you are left with a strong 'flower' that will last for more than two weeks. Thanks to the moisture that the Echeveria stores in its leaves, it stays fresh longer. This property makes the Echeveria a valuable addition to flower arrangements and arrangements.
The applications of cut Echeveria are endless and therefore also come in colored and glittered variants.
