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Whether you call it “painted lady” or “just another succulent,” Echeveria derenbergii care has one major difference from other plants. Read on to learn more.
The popularity of succulents in the U.S. continues to grow and credit for this, at least partially, should go to the Echeveria genus. Part of the stonecrop family, Echeveria derenbergii, also known as “painted lady” grows as a rosette, with blue-green foliage with pink-to-red tips.
If you’re looking to add color to your rock or dish garden, this is your succulent. Grow it outdoors if you live in USDA Hardiness zones 9b through 11, otherwise, grow it indoors. Either way, it’s a snap to care for. (Find your growing zone here)
What you need for Echeveria derenbergii care:
- Cactus mix
- Sand
- Pumice
- Redwood compost
- Peat moss
Echeveria derenbergii care, indoors and out
Your painted lady will thrive in an area of full sun. It hails from Mexico, so heat and sun are welcome. Indoors, place it near a sunny window. If you notice the rosette beginning to loosen or stretch, give it more sunlight.
In winter, Echeveria derenbergii care may require that you provide supplemental light. Keep an eye on the foliage for the signs mentioned above.
You’ll need to plant this succulent, like most, in fast-draining soil. Indoors, provide it with a cactus mix. Don’t buy anything too rich – this echeveria actually prefers lean soil. We found a good one at Amazon.com.
If you prefer to make your own potting mix, use 3 parts of sand, 2 parts of pumice (available at Amazon.com) and 1 part each of coco coir and compost.
Allow the potting mix to dry out before watering the painted lady. Withhold water completely in the winter. Water at the soil level (or bottom water) to avoid getting water on the foliage.
Bottom watering involves placing the pot into a container of water that reaches halfway to ¾ of the way up the side of the pot. Allow it to sit until the surface of the soil is wet.
Don’t fertilize the E. derenbergii. Ever.
