Echeveria Devotion: The Succulent Obsession You Need Right Now
Are you ready to fall head over heels for the trendiest, most eye-catching succulent around? Get ready to develop a serious case of Echeveria Devotion! With their plump, velvety leaves and dazzling shades of green, burgundy, and red, these adorable rosette-shaped plants are sure to become your latest obsession.
About Echeveria Devotion
Part of the Crassulaceae family, Echeveria Devotion is the fun, quirky name for the succulent scientifically known as Echeveria pulvinata ‘Devotion’. While it doesn’t flower, it makes up for it with stunning looks and low-maintenance care. Each thick rosette can grow up to 8 inches tall, with plump leaves around 3 inches long and almost 1 inch wide. Talk about making a statement!
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Easy to Love, Easy to Grow
One of the biggest draws of Echeveria Devotion is how easy it is to care for this trendy plant. It loves lots of bright, direct light – up to 5 hours per day. If you can’t get enough sun through windows, no worries! Simply use a grow light designed for succulents and cacti. Position it about 6-12 inches from the plant for the perfect dose of daily sunshine.
When it comes to watering, let the potting soil fully dry out before giving Echeveria Devotion a nice deep drink. Those pretty leaves store plenty of moisture, so erring on the dry side is better than overwatering. Use a fast-draining cactus/succulent potting mix and you’ll be all set.
Echeveria Devotion thrives in warm, dry conditions around 65-80°F. A sunny windowsill or heated sunroom is perfect! Avoid cold drafts and high humidity. During the growing season (spring/summer), you can fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a diluted succulent food.
Repotting and Propagating Fun
These thick-leaved beauties don’t need frequent repotting, but you’ll want to size up the container when they outgrow their home. Always use a pot just slightly bigger than the rootball.
One of the coolest things about Echeveria Devotion is how easy they are to propagate! A mature plant will grow tons of offsets (little clones) that you can separate and replant. Or, remove a few leaves and let them dry for a few days before sticking them in well-draining soil. In no time, new baby plants will sprout from the leaf bases. It’s like getting free succulent plants!
Here are the simple steps:
- For offsets: Gently twist the offsets off the mother plant, taking care to keep some roots intact. Let callus over for a couple days before replanting in fresh soil.
- For leaves: Allow leaf cuttings to callus over for 2-3 days after removing from the main plant. Then stick the bare end into a well-draining soil mix.
- Once planted, water sparingly and provide lots of bright light. New growth will emerge in 2-3 weeks!
With their striking good looks, carefree nature, and easy propagation, it’s no wonder Echeveria Devotion is causing such a craze. Why not jump on this obsession-worthy succulent trend yourself? Your inner plant lover will thank you!
