Champagne Echeveria
About Champagne Echeveria
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 'Champagne'
Echeveria
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales
How to care for Champagne Echeveria
Water
How often to water your Champagne Echeveria
every 12
Champagne Echeveria needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in San Diego, California.
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
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
San Diego, California
48% Low
Growing Champagne Echeveria in San Diego right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
February 6th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in San Diego is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determiā¦
Sunlight will increase by 29.2% āļø
February 1st, 2023
San Diego is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in San Diego is expected to increase by 29.2% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 13.4 megajoules of energy per ā¦
Daylight will increase by 0.9 hours š
February 4th, 2023
This month, San Diego is getting an average of 9.3 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 9% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.9 total hours of daylā¦
Finding light for Champagne Echeveria in your home
a window
Champagne Echeveria 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 San Diego, California ā .
Champagne Echeveria does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Champagne Echeveria
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 Champagne Echeveria after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
When to repot Champagne Echeveria
Is this a good time of year to repot? No ā³
February 5th, 2023
The growing potential in San Diego is low š.
Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.
It's best to repā¦
FAQs
Champagne Echeveria 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
Champagne Echeveria 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
Champagne Echeveria 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
Champagne Echeveria 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
Champagne Echeveria 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 Champagne Echeveria 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
Champagne Echeveria is native to Central and northern South America.
Care Summary for Champagne Echeveria
Champagne Echeveria
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in San Diego, California, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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