Plant Care Miniature Echeveria

Miniature Echeveria

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About Miniature 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 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 minima
Echeveria
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

Also known as

echeveria, Miniature Echeveria and Miniature Minima

How to care for Miniature Echeveria

💦 Water

How often to water your Miniature Echeveria

Water needs for Miniature Echeveria
0.5 cups
every 12

Miniature Echeveria 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 Miniature Echeveria

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Miniature Echeveria in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Miniature Echeveria : 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Miniature Echeveria love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Miniature Echeveria does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Miniature Echeveria

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Miniature Echeveria : 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 Miniature Echeveria after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Miniature Echeveria 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 Miniature Echeveria →

Benefits of Growing Miniature Echeveria →

Common Miniature Echeveria Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Miniature Echeveria →

Outdoor Care Guide for Miniature Echeveria →


💦 Water Needs

Miniature 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.

Miniature Echeveria Water Frequency →

Miniature Echeveria Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Miniature Echeveria 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 🏡.

Miniature Echeveria Light Requirements →

Miniature Echeveria Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Miniature Echeveria 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 Miniature Echeveria Edible? →

Miniature Echeveria Toxicity to Cats →

Miniature Echeveria Toxicity to Dogs →

Miniature Echeveria Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Miniature Echeveria 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.

Miniature Echeveria Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Miniature Echeveria 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 Miniature Echeveria →

Best Pots for Miniature Echeveria →

When and How to Successfully Repot Miniature Echeveria →

What Are Healthy Miniature Echeveria Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Miniature Echeveria 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 Miniature Echeveria →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Miniature 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

Miniature Echeveria is native to Central and northern South America.


🌸 Flowers
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

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

Miniature Echeveria Lifecycle →

Miniature Echeveria Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Miniature Echeveria →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Miniature Echeveria 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 Miniature Echeveria →


🧐 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 Miniature Echeveria . 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 Miniature Echeveria

Miniature Echeveria

Miniature Echeveria


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.

What other plant parents say

Miniature Echeveria  has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 2
Miniature Echeveria  has a Pest magnet plant personality Pest magnet 1
Miniature Echeveria  has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
Miniature Echeveria  has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
Miniature Echeveria  has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
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