Echeveria 'Boe Kari'
About Echeveria 'Boe Kari'
Echeveria 'Boe Kari' is a super rare houseplant šæ that needs very little water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Echeveria 'Boe Kari' likes soil that is extremely well-draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Taxonomy
Echeveria 'Boe Kari'
Echeveria
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales
How to care for Echeveria 'Boe Kari'
Water
How often to water your Echeveria 'Boe Kari'
every 12
Echeveria 'Boe Kari' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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
Light
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Finding light for Echeveria 'Boe Kari' in your home
a window
Echeveria 'Boe Kari' love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Echeveria 'Boe Kari' does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Echeveria 'Boe Kari' in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Echeveria 'Boe Kari'
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 Echeveria 'Boe Kari' after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Echeveria 'Boe Kari' 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
Echeveria 'Boe Kari' 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
Echeveria 'Boe Kari' 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
Echeveria 'Boe Kari' 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
Echeveria 'Boe Kari' 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 Echeveria 'Boe Kari' 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
Echeveria 'Boe Kari' is native to Central and northern South America.
Care Summary for Echeveria 'Boe Kari'
Echeveria 'Boe Kari'
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
