🌿 Echeveria Care Guide
(Echeveria Succulents — Lola, Perle von Nürnberg, Rainbow, Agavoides & More)
Echeverias are beautiful rosette-forming succulents loved for their stunning colours, symmetrical shapes, and easy-care nature. They are perfect for bright indoor spaces, patios, and succulent collections.
Baby Echeverias are generally easy to grow and reward you with beautiful compact rosettes when given plenty of light and careful watering.
🌞 Light
Require bright light to maintain compact growth and vibrant colours
Thrive in bright indirect light with some gentle morning sun
Low light may cause stretching and loss of colour
Introduce direct sun gradually to avoid sunburn
✨ Tip: More light equals better colour and tighter rosettes.
💧 Watering
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings
Water thoroughly, then allow excess water to drain away
Reduce watering significantly during winter
Avoid water sitting inside the rosette
⚠️ Overwatering is the most common cause of failure in Echeverias.
✨ Tip: When in doubt, wait another day or two before watering.
🌱 Soil
Echeverias require a very free-draining mix.
Ideal mix includes:
Cactus and succulent mix
Extra pumice or perlite for drainage
Optional: coarse sand or mineral stone for improved airflow
Fast drainage is essential to prevent root rot.
🪴 Pot Size
Use a pot with drainage holes
Terracotta pots are ideal
Avoid oversized pots, as excess soil retains moisture
Echeverias prefer being slightly snug.
🌡 Temperature & Humidity
Ideal temperature: 18–30°C
Protect from frost and temperatures below 5°C
Prefer low humidity and good airflow
Avoid wet, humid conditions for prolonged periods
✨ Tip: Good airflow helps prevent fungal issues and keeps plants healthy.
🌿 Fertilizer
Feed lightly during spring and summer
Use a cactus or succulent fertilizer at ½ strength
Fertilize every 6–8 weeks
Do not fertilize during winter
Echeverias are light feeders and do not require heavy fertilizing.
🌸 Flowering
Mature Echeverias may produce colourful flower spikes during spring and summer.
Spent flower stalks can be removed once flowering has finished.
✂️ General Maintenance
Remove old lower leaves as they dry naturally
Rotate pots occasionally for even growth
Avoid overhead watering where possible
Ensure plenty of airflow around the plant
✨ Tip: Healthy Echeverias should form tight, symmetrical rosettes.
🐛 Pests to Watch For
Echeverias may occasionally attract:
Mealybugs
Aphids
Scale
Inspect regularly and treat early if needed.
⚠️ Pet Safety
Most Echeverias are generally considered pet-friendly, making them an excellent choice for households with pets. However, it's always best to discourage pets from chewing on any plants.
📦 Postage & Shipping Information
All plants are carefully prepared and packaged to ensure they arrive safely and in excellent condition.
Orders are lovingly packed and dispatched on Mondays only, to help ensure they arrive before the following weekend, as our shop is closed on Tuesdays.
To ensure same-week dispatch, orders must be placed by midnight Friday. Succulents take a little extra time to prepare for shipping
If Monday falls on a public holiday, dispatch will not take place until the following Monday. While we always do our best to send orders promptly, should any unexpected lengthy delays occur, we'll be in touch to let you know.
Shipping Options
Bare Root Shipping (Most Economical Option):
Most soil is removed to reduce weight, and the plant is wrapped in absorbent tissue paper. This is the most cost-effective way to ship plants.
Combined shipping. We charge a flat fee of $16.50 regardless of how many plants you order. 
Please note: Due to plant import restrictions, we are only able to ship to WA, NT, or TAS if prior arrangements have been made.
🌿 Pick Up Available
Pick up is also available from:
DESERT JUNGLE PLANT CO
2/34 Wollongong Street
Fyshwick ACT
Opening Hours:
Wednesday–Friday: 10am–5pm
Saturday: 10am–4pm
🌿 Disclaimer
Please note: All images are for reference only. We try to provide an image for each product that shows what a mature specimen may look like, as well as examples of the plants you will receive.
The plant you receive will be a healthy specimen selected from the best available stock at the time of picking. As each plant is unique, size, shape, and colour may vary slightly from the reference photos shown.
Echeverias are among the most rewarding and beautiful succulents to grow. With plenty of light and a little restraint when watering, they will reward you with vibrant colours and perfect rosettes for years to come. 🌿✨