Echeveria 'Emerald Ripple'
About Echeveria 'Emerald Ripple'
Echeveria 'Emerald Ripple' 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 'Emerald Ripple' 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 'Emerald Ripple'
Echeveria
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Echeveria 'Emerald Ripple'

How often to water your Echeveria 'Emerald Ripple'

every 12
Echeveria 'Emerald Ripple' 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

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Finding light for Echeveria 'Emerald Ripple' in your home

a window
Echeveria 'Emerald Ripple' 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 'Emerald Ripple' does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Echeveria 'Emerald Ripple' in your home š”.

How to fertilize Echeveria 'Emerald Ripple'

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 'Emerald Ripple' after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Echeveria 'Emerald Ripple' 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 'Emerald Ripple' 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 'Emerald Ripple' 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 'Emerald Ripple' 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 'Emerald Ripple' 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 'Emerald Ripple' 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 'Emerald Ripple' is native to Central and northern South America.
Care Summary for Echeveria 'Emerald Ripple'
Echeveria 'Emerald Ripple'
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

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