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Basic Info
Echeveria also known as the ‘Doris Taylor’. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to 13 cm (5″) tall and about 20 cm (8″) in diameter. The plant is bets known for the beautiful green looking fleshy leaves covered by small fine white hair.
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sedoideae
Tribe: Sedinae
Genus: Echeveria
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Echeveria ‘Doris Taylor’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs typical watering like other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Echeveria ‘Doris Taylor’ healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this Echeveria ‘Doris Taylor’. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Echeveria ‘Doris Taylor’
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown outdoor
- Grows 13 cm (or 5″) tall
- Grows up to 20 cm (or 8″) wide
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Prefers zone 9a -6.7 (or 20°F)
- Best propagated by offsets
- Generally not known to be toxic to people or animals
- Known to be dormant during the winter
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Where to Plant
Echeveria ‘Doris Taylor’ succulents need strong light. When planting this Echeveria ‘Doris Taylor’ type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 9a which is around -6.7 °C (or 20°F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Echeveria ‘Doris Taylor’ in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
How to Propagate Echeveria ‘Doris Taylor’
Echeveria ‘Doris Taylor’ can be propagated by cuttings and beheading easily. The first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
During the winter, collect the dead leaves from the pot to avoid mealybugs.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
Cuttings
When propagating Echeveria ‘Doris Taylor’ from cuttings, cut a leaf from the mother plant carefully with a clean knife or scissors. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
Beheadings
You can cut off the head of the succulent using clean scissors. Leave a few inches to the base to stay on the safe side. There should be enough stem on the cutting. Before replanting, wait for a few days so cutting and the base can dry. When the cutting is calloused, replant it. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
Origin and Habitat
Echeveria is also known as the ‘Doris Taylor’. is known to be a hybrid between Echeveria Pulvinata ‘Ruby’ and Echeveria Setosa
