{"product_id":"echeveria-3-pot","title":"Echeveria - 3\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eEcheveria (Echeveria elegans), often called Mexican Snowball, is a much-loved rosette-forming succulent prized for its tight, symmetrical whorls of plump, powder-blue to silvery-green leaves often blushed pink at the tips. Native to Mexico, it stays compact and is perfect for small pots, windowsills, terrariums and succulent arrangements. It needs plenty of bright light and very little water, storing moisture in its leaves and thriving on benign neglect. Offsets form readily around the parent, making it easy to multiply. With good light it produces arching stems of bell-shaped flowers. It is non-toxic and ideal for beginner succulent growers in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-25 cm (with offsets)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, powdery blue-green rosette leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink to coral with yellow tips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring to summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArid to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright light to gentle direct sun; 4-6 hours ideal.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoak and dry; water only when soil is fully dry; avoid leaf wetting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGritty, fast-draining cactus\/succulent mix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest at 18-30C; protect below 7C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow; dislikes damp and high humidity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute succulent feed 2-3 times in growing season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove dried lower leaves; tidy spent flower stalks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2 years or when crowded with offsets.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery easy from offsets or leaf cuttings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch for mealybugs, especially in the rosette centre.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic to pets and humans.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact decorative succulent for windowsills, desks, terrariums, dish gardens and succulent arrangements, and a pet-safe choice for homes with animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it bright light for tight rosettes and good colour, and water sparingly using the soak-and-dry method, keeping water out of the rosette to prevent rot. During the Indian monsoon, shelter it from rain and ensure very sharp drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Echeveria?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the soak-and-dry method: water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry. Water keeps it slow during winter and the humid monsoon to avoid rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs bright light and benefits from four to six hours of gentle sun. Too little light causes the rosette to stretch and lose its tight shape and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Echeveria safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it one of the safer succulents for pet-friendly homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is very easy: separate the offsets that form around the base, or lay a healthy leaf on dry mix to root. Let cuttings callus before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my Echeveria stretching out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStretching, or etiolation, is caused by insufficient light. Move it to a brighter spot and the new growth will form a tighter, more compact rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves shrivelling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrying of the oldest bottom leaves is normal as the plant grows. Widespread shrivelling, though, can mean it needs a thorough watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, provided it gets a very bright windowsill. In low light it etiolates, so a south or west-facing window or a grow light works best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I avoid rot in the rosette?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater at the soil level, not over the leaves, and never let water sit in the centre of the rosette. Combine with gritty soil and good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in spring and summer it sends up arching stems of pink to coral bell-shaped flowers, especially when grown in good light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat soil should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a gritty, fast-draining cactus or succulent mix. Adding extra perlite or coarse sand improves drainage and helps prevent rot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256114577654,"sku":"PLT-ECHEVERIA-P03-NA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-echeveria-elegans-rose-succulent-plant.jpg?v=1783921307","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/echeveria-3-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}