Do I need a bigger pot? And any repotting tips for her?
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Succulents including echeveria prefer to be snug in their pots. When a pot is too big, it increases the risk of overwatering and root rot. The general guideline for pot size is that it shouldn't be more than about 2" bigger than a plant's root ball. So the size of this pot isn't so much an issue, BUT it needs to be planted much higher, so the rosette sits above the rim. When it's too low, the airflow to the base of the plant is poor and can cause it to rot. Place soil in the pot up to about 1/2-1" below the rim and situate your echeveria so that the lowest leaves don't sit directly on top of the soil. Also try to avoid getting the leaves wet, which can lead to leaf spot rot. Bottom watering is the preferred method so the leaves never come into contact with damp soil.
By the way, terracotta pots are best for succulents because they're porous, which helps the soil dry out quicker. Pots like these tend to hold onto moisture and keep the soil damp too long, which can be a death sentence for echeveria.
By the way, terracotta pots are best for succulents because they're porous, which helps the soil dry out quicker. Pots like these tend to hold onto moisture and keep the soil damp too long, which can be a death sentence for echeveria.
@stephongreg Thank you! This is super helpful!