Plant Care Echeveria 'Green Pearl'

Echeveria 'Green Pearl'

About Echeveria 'Green Pearl'

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 Echeverría y Godoy. They're super easy to grow as long as they get lots of sunlight. ☀️ They can be easily propagated by stem or leaf, making it easy to catch 'em all!

Taxonomy

Echeveria 'Green Pearl'
Echeveria
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Echeveria 'Green Pearl'

💦 Water

How often to water your Echeveria 'Green Pearl'

Water needs for Echeveria 'Green Pearl'
0.5 cups
every 12

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t 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.

Calculate water needs of Echeveria 'Green Pearl'

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Echeveria 'Green Pearl' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Echeveria 'Green Pearl': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Echeveria 'Green Pearl' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Echeveria 'Green Pearl'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Echeveria 'Green Pearl': repot after 2X growth

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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Echeveria 'Green Pearl' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Echeveria 'Green Pearl' →

Benefits of Growing Echeveria 'Green Pearl' →

Common Echeveria 'Green Pearl' Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Echeveria 'Green Pearl' →

Outdoor Care Guide for Echeveria 'Green Pearl' →


💦 Water Needs

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' 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.

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' Water Frequency →

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' Light Requirements →

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Echeveria 'Green Pearl' Edible? →

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' Toxicity to Cats →

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' Toxicity to Dogs →

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t 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!

Best Soil Mix for Echeveria 'Green Pearl' →

Best Pots for Echeveria 'Green Pearl' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Echeveria 'Green Pearl' →

What Are Healthy Echeveria 'Green Pearl' Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Echeveria 'Green Pearl' →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Echeveria 'Green Pearl' 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 'Green Pearl' is native to Central and northern South America.


🌸 Flowers
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' grows in a rosette pattern, with leaves neatly arranged in a circle. New growth will emerge from the center.

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' Lifecycle →

Echeveria 'Green Pearl' Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Echeveria 'Green Pearl' →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Echeveria 'Green Pearl' can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Echeveria 'Green Pearl' →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Echeveria 'Green Pearl'. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Echeveria 'Green Pearl'

Echeveria 'Green Pearl'

Echeveria 'Green Pearl'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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