

'Blue Curls'
About 'Blue Curls'
There are hundreds of plants belonging to the Echeveria genus, each with its own unique colors and patterns.The wild species are native to Central America and were named after the botanical illustrator Atanasio EcheverrĆa y Godoy. They're super easy to grow as long as they get lots of sunlight. āļø They can be easily propagated by stem or leaf, making it easy to catch 'em all!
Taxonomy
Echeveria 'Blue Curls'
Echeveria
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for 'Blue Curls'

How often to water your 'Blue Curls'

every 12
'Blue Curls' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12

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Finding light for 'Blue Curls' in your home

a window
'Blue Curls' love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Las Vegas, Nevada ā .
'Blue Curls' does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize 'Blue Curls'

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your 'Blue Curls' after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

'Blue Curls' thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
'Blue Curls' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
'Blue Curls' prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.
Soil
'Blue Curls' is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnāt retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!
Fertilizer
'Blue Curls' grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
Itās common for 'Blue Curls' to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
Native Region
'Blue Curls' is native to Central and northern South America.
Flowers
'Blue Curls' produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.
Care Summary for 'Blue Curls'
'Blue Curls'
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Las Vegas, Nevada, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
