Hardy or sensitive to frost?

Echeveria is not hardy

As a thick leaf plant, the saves Echeveria Moisture in the fleshy leaves. That alone is an indication that Echeveria are not hardy.

In summer, the Echeveria tolerates being outdoors very well. The place should be a little sheltered from the wind and sunny to partially shaded. A roof protects against too much moisture in summer.

Bring it into the house in good time in autumn

If you have cared for an Echeveria outside in the summer, you have to bring it back inside at the latest when the temperatures outside drop too much. This also applies to at night. It shouldn't get colder than five degrees.

Check the soil for pests before moving it to winter quarters.

Hibernate Echeveria properly

• Put in a cool place
• bright location
• pour very sparingly
• do not fertilize

In principle, it is possible to maintain an Echeveria all year round in the flower window in the living room. However, this is not advisable. The plant needs a rest. If it is not granted, there is a risk that it will rot.

From mid-October to early March, you should bring an Echeveria to a cool, but as bright as possible location. Temperatures between five and ten degrees are ideal.

During the hibernation, the echeveria becomes so sparse pouredthat it just doesn't dry up. It is best to give the water in sips. Fertilize you are not allowed to Echeveria during the break.

Slowly get used to light and warmth after the winter break

In March you get the Echeveria out of its winter quarters and accustom it to more light and warmth by the hour.

Now is also a good time to repot the thick-leaf plant. You can cut off the rosettes to make the Echeveria to multiply.