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Basic Info
Echeveria Nodulosa is also commonly known as the ‘Painted Echeveria’. The plant Is best known to be a beautiful looking succulent. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 20 cm (8″) long. The plant is mostly green and red around the edges. When the plant matures you can expect it to produce beautiful bell-shaped red to yellow flowers.
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sedoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Echeveria Nodulosa ‘Painted Echeveria’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Painted Echeveria 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 succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Echeveria Nodulosa ‘Painted Echeveria’
This succulent type is a rare one which blooms in the spring. When it blooms, you will enjoy pink-orange flowers. It is a nice addition to your outside garden!
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown outdoor
- Grows 20 cm (8″) tall
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Prefers Zone 9b-11b -3.9°C (25°F)
- Best propagated by cuttings and leaves
Where to Plant
Echeveria Nodulosa ‘Painted Echeveria’ succulents need strong light. When planting this succulent 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 9b-11b which is around -3.9°C (25°F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Painted Echeveria in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
How to Propagate Echeveria Nodulosa ‘Painted Echeveria’
Painted Echeveria can be propagated by leaves and cuttings. This succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
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.
How to Propagate Painted Echeveria By Leaves
When propagating Painted Echeveria with leaves. (Learn How to Propagate Succulents in detail here.) You should get a leave carefully from the mother plant. It should be a healthy leave that has no part left on the stem. In this way, the propagation will work. 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.
How to Propagate Echeveria Nodulosa ‘Painted Echeveria’ From Cuttings
When propagating Painted Echeveria 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.
Origin and Habitat
Painted Echeveria is native to Mexico.
