What are these white bumps on my echeveria orion?
When I first got it there there no bumps. After a few months I noticed one bump but didn't think anything of it. But when I checked it today I realized there were quite a few all over the leaves. What is this and is there anything I can do? Please let me know if better pictures are needed. #succulentsquad #echeveria
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Hiya aerezia. I’m 90% sure that’s plant edema. It’s not the end of the plant so don’t panic!
This link will explain better than I could https://thesucculenteclectic.com/understanding-plant-edema-on-succulents/amp/
I have some on my echeveria. I looked at where I was keeping them & how I was watering them & adjusted accordingly.
You & your eche.Orion will be fine. Good luck with it, it’s a cutie! 🪬
This link will explain better than I could https://thesucculenteclectic.com/understanding-plant-edema-on-succulents/amp/
I have some on my echeveria. I looked at where I was keeping them & how I was watering them & adjusted accordingly.
You & your eche.Orion will be fine. Good luck with it, it’s a cutie! 🪬
No problem at all @Aerezia!! That’s what the community is for - sharing knowledge. Hope you find the right love to give this one. #KnowledgeIsPlantPower 🪬
@Aerezia Welcome to Greg, Aerezia!
Plant edema (eh-DEE-muh) is a disorder in the transpiration system that results in small scars on the plant’s leaves. The scars are typically rough, cork-like patches that are often raised like a blister. Typically small and irregularly shaped, they may also appear as white, yellow, reddish or black spots. Edema can affect a wide range of plants, including succulents.
Plant edema (sometimes spelled oedema) results when a plant takes up water through its roots more rapidly than it can process and release through its leaves. Unlike root rot, where roots drown and decay due to excess water in the soil, succulent edema results from healthy roots taking up water more rapidly than the leaves can release it back into the atmosphere. And unlike badly over-watered succulents, where all the interior cell walls burst from way too much water, edema affects a few cell walls near the skin. It is likely that these cells were already weakened or possibly bruised before the conditions that lead to edema were encountered.
Succulents differ from other plants in that they store excess water for the plant’s future needs. They have evolved to take in more water than the plant can process. When you see signs of succulent edema, it is the result of that transpiration and water storage system becoming imbalanced. When this occurs, the excess water builds up pressure that stretches and collapses the cell walls within a leaf’s skin causing irregular bumps or blisters. Edema is the likely cause of small, rough and irregular brown spots on succulents.
Plant edema results from roots taking in water faster than the leaves can release it back to the environment. But what conditions cause this to happen?
Environmental conditions like air and soil temperature, humidity and air circulation affect the rate, efficiency and balance of transpiration:
Typically, plant roots take up water more quickly when the water and/or soil is warm.
Too much water in the soil forces healthy roots to take up water more quickly.
High humidity or fog slows the ability of leaves to release water into the air.
Cold air temperature slows the plant’s release of water into the air.
Poor air circulation slows the leaves’ ability to release water into the air.
Improper fertilization can also lead to edema.
The most common cause of succulent edema is too much water in the soil coupled with a cool or humid atmosphere.
It’s important to remember that plant edema is not a disease. It is not bacterial or viral in nature, and it is not contagious. It is an injury, not a sickness. It is also an important signal about your succulent’s relative health and growing conditions. Edema marks are permanent scars. There is no way to remove them other than removing the leaf, but they don’t prevent your succulent from growing large and lovely. Eventually, your plant will outgrow the scars — if you correct the conditions that led to the edema in the first place.
The solutions for succulent edema look a lot like excellent succulent care:
Always use a fast-draining succulent soil, so water doesn’t build up in the soil.
Use a container with good drainage, so the soil doesn’t stay too wet.
Grow your plants on the dry side, watering succulents only when the soil is dry.
Provide good air circulation for your plants, both indoors and out.
Avoid over-fertilizing your succulents. Time-release lant food can add fertilizer when the plant is dormant or growing slower, which increases the risk of edema.
Avoid watering with warm water on cool, overcast or humid days.
Follow the practices above to avoid or correct succulent edema. If you do notice brown spots on succulents, and determine they are edema, decrease the water you provide and increase both light and air circulation.
Plant edema (eh-DEE-muh) is a disorder in the transpiration system that results in small scars on the plant’s leaves. The scars are typically rough, cork-like patches that are often raised like a blister. Typically small and irregularly shaped, they may also appear as white, yellow, reddish or black spots. Edema can affect a wide range of plants, including succulents.
Plant edema (sometimes spelled oedema) results when a plant takes up water through its roots more rapidly than it can process and release through its leaves. Unlike root rot, where roots drown and decay due to excess water in the soil, succulent edema results from healthy roots taking up water more rapidly than the leaves can release it back into the atmosphere. And unlike badly over-watered succulents, where all the interior cell walls burst from way too much water, edema affects a few cell walls near the skin. It is likely that these cells were already weakened or possibly bruised before the conditions that lead to edema were encountered.
Succulents differ from other plants in that they store excess water for the plant’s future needs. They have evolved to take in more water than the plant can process. When you see signs of succulent edema, it is the result of that transpiration and water storage system becoming imbalanced. When this occurs, the excess water builds up pressure that stretches and collapses the cell walls within a leaf’s skin causing irregular bumps or blisters. Edema is the likely cause of small, rough and irregular brown spots on succulents.
Plant edema results from roots taking in water faster than the leaves can release it back to the environment. But what conditions cause this to happen?
Environmental conditions like air and soil temperature, humidity and air circulation affect the rate, efficiency and balance of transpiration:
Typically, plant roots take up water more quickly when the water and/or soil is warm.
Too much water in the soil forces healthy roots to take up water more quickly.
High humidity or fog slows the ability of leaves to release water into the air.
Cold air temperature slows the plant’s release of water into the air.
Poor air circulation slows the leaves’ ability to release water into the air.
Improper fertilization can also lead to edema.
The most common cause of succulent edema is too much water in the soil coupled with a cool or humid atmosphere.
It’s important to remember that plant edema is not a disease. It is not bacterial or viral in nature, and it is not contagious. It is an injury, not a sickness. It is also an important signal about your succulent’s relative health and growing conditions. Edema marks are permanent scars. There is no way to remove them other than removing the leaf, but they don’t prevent your succulent from growing large and lovely. Eventually, your plant will outgrow the scars — if you correct the conditions that led to the edema in the first place.
The solutions for succulent edema look a lot like excellent succulent care:
Always use a fast-draining succulent soil, so water doesn’t build up in the soil.
Use a container with good drainage, so the soil doesn’t stay too wet.
Grow your plants on the dry side, watering succulents only when the soil is dry.
Provide good air circulation for your plants, both indoors and out.
Avoid over-fertilizing your succulents. Time-release lant food can add fertilizer when the plant is dormant or growing slower, which increases the risk of edema.
Avoid watering with warm water on cool, overcast or humid days.
Follow the practices above to avoid or correct succulent edema. If you do notice brown spots on succulents, and determine they are edema, decrease the water you provide and increase both light and air circulation.
@MothGoblin wow 🤩 thank you for sharing this article! This is very interesting topic. I learned something new today.
@KikiGoldblatt Yup. That’s the article that I shared 😳
@vvvelo Я радий, що ти знайшов це корисним, Володимире! 🪬
@vvvelo Я радий, що ти знайшов це корисним, Володимире! 🪬
@MothGoblin it is a very good translation. I can see that you use good English and translator can translate it correctly into Ukrainian
Yup! It's edema, like other #greggers have said 🙂
I have a couple spots on older leaves of my Echeveria Puldonis too... Nothing to be too concerned about - the spots never go away but they aren't something that will kill the plant outright... I think of it like a warning sign that something is not quite right and the plant's environment and I make adjustments accordingly.
Potting soil and pot material affect water intake, I would suggest a terracotta pot and adding some pumice to your soil to make is faster draining. Hope that helps, and welcome to Greg! 💚🌵🌱
I have a couple spots on older leaves of my Echeveria Puldonis too... Nothing to be too concerned about - the spots never go away but they aren't something that will kill the plant outright... I think of it like a warning sign that something is not quite right and the plant's environment and I make adjustments accordingly.
Potting soil and pot material affect water intake, I would suggest a terracotta pot and adding some pumice to your soil to make is faster draining. Hope that helps, and welcome to Greg! 💚🌵🌱
P. S. This video does a pretty good job of going over cause, treatment and prevention of edema 😊 https://youtu.be/b39y5w98oKY