How much humidity does Ahaihosi Echeveria like?

Ahaihosi 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.

What type of soil should I use for my Ahaihosi Echeveria?

Ahaihosi 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!

Should I fertilize my Ahaihosi Echeveria?

Ahaihosi 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!

Does Ahaihosi Echeveria go dormant?

It’s common for Ahaihosi Echeveria to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Ahaihosi Echeveria native to?

Ahaihosi Echeveria is native to Central and northern South America .

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Q: How often should I water my Ahaihosi Echeveria?

Ahaihosi 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Ahaihosi Echeveria need?

Ahaihosi 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 🏡.

About Ahaihosi 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

Scientific name

Echeveria runyonii 'Akaihosi'

Genus

Echeveria

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Ahaihosi Echeveria

Water

How often to water your Ahaihosi Echeveria

Ahaihosi Echeveria needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Boston, Massachusetts.

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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Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Ahaihosi Echeveria in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Ahaihosi Echeveria: 1ft from a window

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

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 Boston, Massachusetts ⛅.

Ahaihosi Echeveria does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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