Lipstick Echeveria

Lipstick 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!

Benefits of Growing Lipstick Echeveria →

Common Lipstick Echeveria Problems →

Lipstick 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.

Lipstick Echeveria Water Frequency →

Lipstick Echeveria Root Rot →

Lipstick 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 🏡.

Lipstick Echeveria Light Requirements →

Lipstick Echeveria Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Lipstick 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.

Lipstick Echeveria Toxicity to Cats →

Lipstick Echeveria Toxicity to Dogs →

Lipstick Echeveria Toxicity to Humans →

Lipstick 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.

Lipstick Echeveria Humidity Needs →

Lipstick 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 Lipstick Echeveria →

When and How to Successfully Repot Lipstick Echeveria →

Lipstick 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 Lipstick Echeveria →

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

Lipstick Echeveria is native to Central and northern South America.

Yes, you may see your Lipstick Echeveria bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Lipstick Echeveria Flowers →

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

How and When to Prune Lipstick Echeveria →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Lipstick Echeveria can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Lipstick Echeveria Temperature Tolerance →

The seeds of Lipstick 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 Lipstick Echeveria →

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 Bugs Affecting Lipstick Echeveria →
• Drooping Lipstick Echeveria Leaves →
• Lipstick Echeveria Dropping Leaves →
• Lipstick Echeveria Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Lipstick Echeveria →
• Brown Spots on Lipstick Echeveria →
• Lipstick Echeveria Leaves Falling Over →
• Lipstick Echeveria Leaves Curling →
• Lipstick Echeveria Yellow Leaves →
• Lipstick Echeveria Root Rot →

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Lipstick 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!