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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 20, 2015
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    On what basis are you worried - do your leaves look damaged or sick? Echeveria leaves are covered in a waxy powder that helps protect them from sunburn. It can be wiped off pretty easily which will make the leaves look discolored, which is probably what raised a red flag. This waxy coating will be restored over time.

    For more information on echeveria, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/echeveria/caring-for-echeveria-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 11, 2015
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    It likely is receiving to much water and to large of a container is the cause.
    This succulent would prefer to be root bound and the soil should be on the dry side. Drying between waterings.

    You can try a potting mix that is made for cactus mixed in with the soil you have.
    You could also try propagating this succulent with the remaining part of the plant.
    Here are some links to help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/outdoor-succulent-garden.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/propagating-cacti-and-succulents.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 4, 2017
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    Your plan sounds like a good one. Echeverias are desert plants and quite drought tolerant, so underwatering is always less of a concern for them. They should do fine for 2 weeks. If they are a bit unhappy when you return, they should perk up when you resume your usual watering schedule. I haven't used the watering stakes so I don't know if there is a risk that they will overwater and cause rot.

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    DLarum on
    December 2, 2017
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    You can deadhead them when they are done blooming. Cut the stalks all the way back to their base. These articles may help

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/deadheading-flowers.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/echeveria/caring-for-echeveria-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    January 22, 2018
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    They look fine to me! They will appreciate more light. This article will give you more information on this plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/echeveria/caring-for-echeveria-plants.htm

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    Sharvett on
    July 20, 2018
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    No no don't cut them , they are likely going to flower , I have a stalk growing from mine now that has flowers on it , very cool looking , I would wait and see what u get , if nothing then cut them ?

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 20, 2018
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    If they are looking old and tattered, you can remove them.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/echeveria/caring-for-echeveria-plants.htm

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