{"title":"Echeverias","description":"\u003cp\u003eEcheverias are the rosette succulents, the ones that look like a flower cut from wax. Each plant is a tight spiral of fleshy leaves 15cm to 30cm across, in colours from grey-blue and lilac to the near-black of Black Prince, with arching stems of bell flowers in spring and summer. This range has eight forms for pots, bowls, rockeries and the front of a dry bed. Every plant is delivered Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose an echeveria\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose by colour and leaf shape, since every echeveria here wants the same conditions. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/echeveria-black-prince-succulent\"\u003eBlack Prince\u003c\/a\u003e and Black Knight form dark purple-black rosettes to about 20cm that colour deepest in full sun. Metallica has broad lilac-bronze leaves with a metallic sheen, and Morning Beauty and Violet Queen are the pastel ones, powdery blue-grey flushed pink and violet. For texture, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/echeveria-blue-curls-succulent\"\u003eBlue Curls\u003c\/a\u003e has frilled, wavy-edged blue leaves on a rosette to 30cm, Topsy Turvy curls its grey leaves upward and inward, and Painted Lady is a small, neat rosette to about 15cm with pink-edged leaves, right for a bowl or a crevice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere echeverias work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun to very bright light, with morning sun and a little afternoon shade being ideal in hot inland districts. They are at their best in pots and shallow bowls, where the drainage can be controlled and the rosette sits at eye level, and they also suit rockeries, gravel gardens, the gaps in a dry-stone wall and the front of a succulent bed alongside our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003esucculents\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003erockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e. In Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and the inland they grow outdoors all year; they take light frost but turn to mush in a hard one, so in Canberra and the tablelands bring pots under cover for winter. Humid summers in Brisbane and further north are their one enemy: grow them under a verandah roof where rain cannot sit in the rosette, with as much air movement as you can give them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse a cactus and succulent mix with extra coarse sand or perlite, in terracotta or another pot that breathes, with a drainage hole. In the ground, plant into a mound or a raised bed of gritty soil. Space rosettes 20cm to 30cm apart; they fill in with offsets. Set each rosette with its lowest leaves just clear of the mix so they do not sit on wet soil. Water once at planting, then wait until the mix is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater the mix, never the rosette, when it has dried right through, roughly every two weeks in summer and monthly in winter. Water trapped between the leaves rots them, so tip the pot to drain it after rain. Feed once in spring with a slow-release fertiliser at half rate. Pull off dead lower leaves so mealybugs have nowhere to hide. A rosette that stretches and opens up is asking for more light. Echeverias are the easiest succulents to propagate: a single leaf laid on dry mix grows a new rosette, and offsets can be cut away and potted at any time. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003egrowing succulents\u003c\/a\u003e covers the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my echeveria stretching out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. Move it into full sun gradually over a week. The stretched section will not shrink back, but you can cut the top off, let it dry for a few days and replant it as a compact rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often do I water an echeveria?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when the mix is dry all the way through: about every two weeks in warm weather and once a month or less in winter. Wrinkled leaves mean it is thirsty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan echeverias live indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a windowsill that gets direct sun for most of the day, yes. In an ordinary room they stretch and fade within months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo echeverias survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frosts, yes, with some marking. Hard frosts kill them, so in cold districts grow them in pots that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"echeveria-black-knight-succulent","title":"Echeveria ‘Black Knight’ - Succulent","description":"\u003cp\u003eEcheveria 'Black Knight' (\u003cem\u003eEcheveria affinis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Knight') is the darkest rosette most gardeners will ever grow, a tight spiral of near black leaves about 20cm high and 25cm across. In late summer it sends up slim stems of scarlet bells that honeyeaters find quickly. It asks for sun, sharp drainage and very little else, and it is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage colour nothing else matches.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rosettes deepen to near black in full sun, reading as a dark accent against pale gravel, concrete or terracotta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScarlet flower spikes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender stems lift red bell flowers above the rosette in the warmer months, and honeyeaters work them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Echeveria is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can sit at floor level or on a low shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and happy in poor soil, it needs water only when the mix has dried right through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow bowl 200mm to 300mm wide suits the flat rosette better than a deep pot. Group three in one bowl for a fuller look, spaced about 15cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted between stones with the crown just proud of the surface, it gets the drainage it wants and stands out against pale rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A hot west facing balcony that cooks other plants suits this one, provided the pot drains and the saucer is emptied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Echeveria 'Black Knight' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings out the darkest colour, though morning sun with afternoon shade suits the hottest inland gardens. It is at home in warm temperate, subtropical, Mediterranean and arid districts. Being frost tender, it needs a pot and winter cover in cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage matters more than fertility. Use a cactus and succulent mix, or open potting mix up with coarse sand. In the ground, plant on a mound or slope so water never sits around the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak the mix, then leave it until dry through, roughly every two to three weeks in summer and monthly or less in winter. Wet winters are the main way these plants are lost, so keep pots out of steady rain from June to August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e A half strength liquid feed once or twice over spring and summer is ample. Pull off dry lower leaves as they shrivel, and cut the spent flower stem at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as tube stock, a single young rosette rather than the full sized plant in the photographs, usually 50mm to 80mm across on arrival. Given warmth, sun and sharp drainage it fills a 200mm pot within a season or two and offsets to form a small clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel well, since the leaves carry their own water. Leave yours dry and bright for a week before the first drink. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eSee other plants that are safe around cats and dogs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eHow to choose the right pot size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eCompare plants for rockeries and gravel gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe if my cat or dog chews it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Echeveria is not toxic to cats or dogs, one of the easier succulents to keep in a household with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my plant turned green instead of black?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. The dark pigment develops under strong sun, so a plant grown in shade reverts to dull green. Move it into full sun gradually over a fortnight to avoid scorching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, on the brightest windowsill you have, though the colour stays softer than outdoors. Water less often indoors, since the mix dries much more slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender and hard frost damages the rosette. In cold districts keep it potted under eaves or in a bright sheltered spot through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641406357823,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Echeveria-Black-Knight-Succulent.png?v=1766223457"},{"product_id":"echeveria-black-prince-succulent","title":"Echeveria ‘Black Prince’ - Succulent","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Prince echeveria (\u003cem\u003eEcheveria\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Prince') is the succulent to reach for when a planting needs a dark anchor. The rosettes open dusty green and deepen to a near black purple in full sun, sitting about 200mm across and the same tall. Coral red flower spikes lift above the foliage in the cooler months. It is drought tolerant, heat tolerant and non toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour you cannot get from a flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun deepens the rosettes to near black. In shade they revert to plain grey green, so light is the whole trick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives being forgotten.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant and content in poor soil, so a missed fortnight of watering does no harm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 200mm by 200mm it suits a windowsill pot, a bowl arrangement or a gap between rocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Echeveria is recognised as non toxic to cats and dogs, unlike several succulents sold beside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow bowl with a drainage hole is ideal, because the roots are fine and sit near the surface. Group three or five at about 150mm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck rosettes into pockets between stones, where drainage is sharp and reflected heat builds. This is where the colour runs darkest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles hot paving and glare, so a north or west facing balcony works. Along a path, set plants 200mm to 250mm apart for a continuous band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black Prince echeveria in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the darkest colour, with afternoon shade through the worst of an arid summer. It suits warm temperate, subtropical, Mediterranean, arid and semi-arid climates, and takes light frost only. In cool temperate and frost prone districts, grow it in a pot under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is not negotiable. Use a cactus and succulent mix, or open a standard mix with coarse sand. In the ground it wants a raised bed or a gravelly slope. Poor soil is fine, wet feet are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it, then let the mix dry right through: every two to three weeks in summer, monthly over winter. Water at the base, not into the rosette, where trapped water rots the centre. Half strength liquid feed twice over summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull off shrivelled lower leaves as they dry and remove the flower stem once it finishes. Offsets form around the base and strike easily in dry mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as tubestock and in 140mm pots by the pack of ten. Tubes are single young rosettes, usually 50mm to 70mm across, and reach full size in about a year. The 140mm pack suits a bowl arrangement or a run of edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel better than almost anything we send, though the foliage often arrives paler than the photograph. Colour returns within a few weeks of good light. Leave it dry for a week after unpacking, then water normally. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003esucculent range\u003c\/a\u003e for companions on the same watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003erockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e that suit sharp drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-repot-your-plants-like-a-pro\"\u003ehow to repot a plant properly\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine turned green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. The near black colour is a sun response, so a plant on a shaded bench holds a plain grey green. Move it into direct sun over a week or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe if my cat chews it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEcheveria is recognised as non toxic to cats and dogs, so a nibbled leaf is not a poisoning risk. Chewing will still spoil the rosette, since damaged leaves never regrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout once a month, and less again if the pot sits outdoors in the rain. Winter is when most echeveria are lost, almost always to overwatering rather than cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641407275327,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140069216575,"sku":null,"price":220.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Echeveria-Black-Prince-Succulent.png?v=1766223460"},{"product_id":"echeveria-blue-curls-succulent","title":"Echeveria ‘Blue Curls’ - Succulent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEcheveria\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Curls' is the succulent to choose when you want a rosette with real presence. Heavily waved blue green leaves edge themselves in pink as the light strengthens, forming a single ruffled head around 30cm across. Pink and orange flowers rise on arching stems in the warmer months, and it is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural without any effort.\u003c\/strong\u003e The waved leaf edges catch shadow through the day, so one plant carries a pot on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not toxic to cats or dogs, so a curious pet is not a reason to skip it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater it monthly and forget it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant by design, and far more likely to be killed by kindness than neglect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat, salt and poor soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot courtyards, coastal balconies and thin gravelly ground all suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow bowl with a drainage hole shows the rosette better than a deep pot, with one plant per bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tucked between stones with sharp drainage underneath, it needs no attention at all once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants about 30cm apart along a dry edge so each rosette keeps its shape rather than merging into the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Echeveria Blue Curls in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to bright part shade, with afternoon shade in the hottest arid gardens to prevent scorch. It suits warm temperate, Mediterranean, arid and subtropical gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold districts should pot it and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cactus and succulent mix, or garden soil opened up with coarse sand and grit. The container must have a drainage hole. Poor soil is fine, wet soil is fatal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it, then let the mix dry right through: every two to three weeks in the warm months, monthly or less in winter. Water at soil level rather than into the rosette, where trapped water rots the centre. A half strength feed twice over summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull away dried lower leaves and cut spent flower stems at the base. Offsets that form around the parent can be separated and potted on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as tube stock, so the plant that arrives is a young single rosette rather than a full sized specimen. Give it a season or two in good light and it builds to mature size, gaining the ruffled edges as it goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel better than almost anything else, though a leaf or two may drop in the box. Leave yours somewhere bright for a week before the first water. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003esucculent range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants that are safe around pets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003erockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a gravel garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003echoosing the right size pot\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe if my cat or dog chews it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Echeveria is not toxic to cats or dogs, one of the safer choices for a home with curious pets. A chewed leaf will not grow back, so raise the pot if that matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery two to three weeks in the warm months, and monthly or less through winter. Soft translucent leaves mean too much water; wrinkled leaves mean too little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outside all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn warm temperate, Mediterranean, arid and subtropical gardens, yes, provided it stays out of prolonged summer rain. In frost prone districts grow it potted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine stretching and leaning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. The rosette elongates towards the brightest side, so move it into full sun and turn the pot every couple of weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641408127295,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Echeveria-Blue-Curls-Succulent.png?v=1766223462"},{"product_id":"echeveria-metallica-succulent","title":"Echeveria ‘Metallica’ - Succulent","description":"\u003cp\u003eEcheveria 'Metallica' (\u003cem\u003eEcheveria\u003c\/em\u003e 'Metallica') is grown for the colour of its leaves: broad rosettes in a dusty purple grey with a metallic sheen and a pink edge. Each rosette reaches about 20cm tall and 25cm across, and it does it on almost no water. It is also not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The purple grey rosettes carry the display all year, with pink and orange bells on arching stems through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Echeveria are not toxic to cats or dogs, so a low bowl or a border planting carries no risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost nothing to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil, so a pot on a hot balcony is exactly right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat and repeatable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every rosette makes the same symmetrical shape, which is why they read so well planted in a row or a grid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow bowl of gritty mix with a clear drainage hole shows the rosette off and keeps the base dry. Terracotta suits it better than glazed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck it into gravel or between stones where water drains away fast, or run a line of rosettes along the front of a dry bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, light and heat proof, so it copes with a west facing balcony that cooks most other plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing echeveria in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings out the purple and keeps the rosette tight; in shade it stretches and pales to green. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens, and takes light frost only, so cold districts should keep it potted and under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gritty and free draining, either a cactus and succulent mix or potting mix cut with about a third coarse sand. Prolonged wet is what kills echeveria, not cold and not drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it, then let the mix dry right through: roughly every two weeks in warm weather and monthly or less in winter. Water at soil level rather than into the rosette, where trapped water marks and rots the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull away the dry lower leaves as they shrivel so nothing sits damp against the stem. Remove flower stems once they finish, and behead a stretched plant to reroot the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEcheveria 'Metallica' is supplied as tube stock, a single young rosette rather than a full sized one. Move it into a 150mm to 200mm pot of gritty mix and expect its full 25cm span within a year or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe waxy bloom on the leaves marks easily, so a few finger prints on arrival are normal and grow out with the new leaves. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-for-hot-climates\"\u003eSucculents for hot dry climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/15-low-maintenance-plants-that-thrive-in-full-sun\"\u003eLow maintenance plants for full sun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants that are safe around pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my echeveria gone tall and leggy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. The stem stretches searching for sun. Cut the rosette off with a short piece of stem, let the cut dry for a few days, then push it into dry gritty mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe if my cat chews it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Echeveria are not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is one of the safer succulents for a household with animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly every two weeks in warm weather and monthly or less over winter, always waiting until the mix is dry right through. Soft translucent lower leaves mean it has had too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outdoors all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, yes, provided the soil drains sharply. Colder gardens should keep it potted and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641409372479,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Echeveria-Metallica-Succulent.png?v=1766223468"},{"product_id":"echeveria-morning-beauty-succulent","title":"Echeveria ‘Morning Beauty’ - Succulent","description":"\u003cp\u003eEcheveria 'Morning Beauty' (\u003cem\u003eEcheveria\u003c\/em\u003e 'Morning Beauty') is the succulent to reach for when a pot or a rockery needs something neat that will never outgrow it. The rosettes sit about 20cm tall and 25cm across, pale and powdery with a pink blush along the leaf edges in strong light, and they hold that shape all year. It is also not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt thrives on neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick leaves store their own water, so a month between drinks does no harm. Overwatering is what kills it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 20cm by 25cm it suits a shallow bowl, a rockery pocket or the front edge of a bed, and never needs cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, which is uncommon among plants that survive a hot balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange and pink flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slim arching spikes lift well above the rosette in the warmer months and hold for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt multiplies itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Offsets form around the base and pull away cleanly, so one plant becomes a row within a few seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow terracotta bowl with a working drainage hole is ideal, because it dries quickly between waterings. Group three or five rosettes for a fuller look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck plants into pockets between stones, where drainage is sharp and the crown sits proud of the soil line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants about 25cm apart, matching their mature width, so the rosettes just touch and read as a continuous pale band along a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Echeveria 'Morning Beauty' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings out the pink edging; part shade gives a greener, looser rosette. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens. It handles light frost only, so colder districts want it in a pot you can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A gritty cactus and succulent mix, or potting mix opened up with coarse sand. In the ground it needs a raised, free draining bed. Wet feet through winter is what kills echeverias, not cold on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it, then let the mix dry right through: roughly every two to three weeks in summer and every four to six in winter. Half strength liquid fertiliser twice over spring and summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None to speak of. Pull dried lower leaves away by hand and cut spent flower stems at the base. If the rosette stretches, it wants more light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is sold in a single size, tube stock. That means a young rosette roughly 5cm to 8cm across rather than the finished 25cm plant, so allow a season or two of growing on before it fills a decorative pot. Most customers order several at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents are among the best travellers we send, because the leaves carry their own moisture and arrive firm. Leave yours dry in bright light for about a week before the first watering. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants that are safe around cats and dogs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery and gravel garden plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right pot size for a succulent\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly once the mix is dry all the way through, roughly every two to three weeks in summer and every four to six in winter. Soft translucent lower leaves mean too much water, not too little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Echeverias are not toxic to cats or dogs, so this suits a courtyard or balcony where pets have access. Chewed leaves will spoil the rosette shape, so raise the pot if your dog is curious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in the brightest position you have, hard against a north or east facing window. In average indoor light the rosette stretches, pales and loses its tight form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641409569087,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Echeveria-Morning-Beauty-Succulent.png?v=1766223469"},{"product_id":"echeveria-painted-lady-succulent","title":"Echeveria ‘Painted Lady’ - Succulent","description":"\u003cp\u003ePainted Lady Echeveria (\u003cem\u003eEcheveria\u003c\/em\u003e 'Painted Lady') is a compact rosette succulent for people who want colour without watering. It settles at about 150mm tall and 200mm across, a blue-green rosette whose leaf edges blush pink to coral in enough sun. In spring it lifts arching stems of orange and yellow bells, and unlike many succulents it is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt thrives on neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant and content in poor soil: a deep drink, then nothing for weeks. Overwatering is the only reliable way to kill it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe colour shifts with the season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale blue-green in shade, pink and coral edged in full sun and cool nights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, worth knowing at floor level or on a balcony the dog uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat is not a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles a dry inland summer and radiant heat off paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow bowl 200mm to 250mm wide suits a single rosette, and it is happy crowded in with other succulents. Drainage matters more than size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck rosettes into pockets between stones where drainage is sharp. For mass planting, set them 200mm to 250mm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e A low run along a sunny path edge works well, and at under 200mm it never blocks what is behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Painted Lady Echeveria in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to very light shade gives the best colour and tightest rosettes. It suits warm temperate, subtropical, Mediterranean and arid gardens. It takes light frost only, so in cold inland and southern districts keep it in a pot you can shift under cover. Constant wet season humidity in the tropics is the other limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage above all else. Use a cactus and succulent mix, or open potting mix with coarse sand and gravel. In the ground, use a raised mound or gravel bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it, then wait until the mix is dry right through: roughly every two to three weeks in summer, monthly or less in winter. Water the soil, not the rosette, since water sitting in the centre causes rot. A half strength liquid feed twice in spring is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull away dried lower leaves as they shrivel, and cut the flower stem at the base once the bells finish. Offsets twist off and strike as new plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in tubes: a young rosette roughly 40mm to 60mm across, ready for a 150mm pot or a prepared rockery pocket. Expect full size over two to three seasons, offsetting into a small colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel better than almost any other plant, since the leaves carry their own water. Leave yours dry for a week after unpacking so any handling damage seals over. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003esucculent range\u003c\/a\u003e for companions on the same routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/understanding-root-rot-a-gardeners-guide\"\u003eUnderstanding root rot\u003c\/a\u003e, the one problem that genuinely kills echeverias.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eplants suited to rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants safe around pets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly once the mix has dried right through: every two to three weeks in summer, monthly or less in winter. Soft, translucent lower leaves mean too much water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my rosette stretched and gone pale?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light, indoors or in shade. Move it into full sun over a week or two so it does not scorch, and new growth tightens. The stretched section never shortens, so behead it and restrike the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe if my dog chews it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Echeveria is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it suits a courtyard or balcony where pets have access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641413239103,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Echeveria-Painted-Lady-Succulent.png?v=1766223473"},{"product_id":"echeveria-topsy-turvy-succulent","title":"Echeveria ‘Topsy Turvy’ - Succulent","description":"\u003cp\u003eTopsy Turvy Echeveria (\u003cem\u003eEcheveria runyonii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Topsy Turvy') is the succulent to reach for when a pot needs shape rather than fuss. Each rosette sits about 20cm high and 30cm across, built from powdery silver blue leaves that curl backwards into a sculpted spiral. It wants sun, sharp drainage and very little water, and it is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA rosette with real structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The recurved leaves throw shadow lines that flat rosettes never manage, so one plant can carry a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClose to drought proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stores water in the leaves and would rather be forgotten than watered twice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Echeveria is not toxic to cats and dogs, unlike several succulents sold alongside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt multiplies itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Offsets form around the base and can be twisted off and potted on, so one plant becomes a row.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow bowl 200mm to 300mm wide suits the spreading rosette better than a deep pot, and terracotta helps the mix dry between drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot paved corners that cook other plants are where this one colours up, and it needs no irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants about 30cm apart in gravel or between rocks, where drainage is sharp and offsets can fill the gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Topsy Turvy Echeveria in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings out the silver blue and pink leaf edges. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and takes light frost only, so in frosting districts grow it in a pot that can shift under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e This matters most. Use a cactus and succulent mix, or open a standard mix with coarse sand until water runs straight through. In the ground, plant on a raised gravelly mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it, then let the mix dry right through before the next drink. Half strength liquid feed twice across spring and summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull the dried lower leaves away as they shrivel so moisture cannot sit against the stem. Orange and yellow flowers appear on an arching stem in warm weather, which can be cut off at the base once it finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown as tube stock, so expect a young single rosette rather than a finished specimen. It will fill a 200mm bowl within a year or two, and tube plants settle faster because the roots go in undisturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew plants travel better. Leave yours bright and dry for a week before the first water, and do not be alarmed by smudged patches on the leaves, which is the natural wax rubbing off in transit. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003esucculent range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else thrives in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-for-hot-climates\"\u003ehot climate conditions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore options for lean ground in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-thrive-in-poor-soil\"\u003eplants that thrive in poor soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery two to three weeks in summer and monthly or less in winter, and only once the mix is dry through. Soft translucent leaves mean too much water, wrinkled leaves mean it is genuinely thirsty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my rosette stretching and going green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. The stem lengthens and the leaves lose their silver coating in a dark position. Move it into full sun over a week or two, and behead and re-root a badly drawn rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Echeveria is listed as non toxic to cats and dogs, so a chewed leaf is not a poisoning risk. It is one of the few succulents we can say that about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly on the sunniest windowsill, and even then it grows loosely. This is a plant for outdoor sun in a pot, brought in for a frosty week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641413534015,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Echeveria-Topsy-Turvy-Succulent.png?v=1766223475"},{"product_id":"echeveria-violet-queen-succulent","title":"Echeveria ‘Violet Queen’ - Succulent","description":"\u003cp\u003eEcheveria 'Violet Queen' (\u003cem\u003eEcheveria\u003c\/em\u003e 'Violet Queen') is a compact rosette succulent with softly ruffled leaves in pale grey lavender. Each rosette sits about 150mm tall and 200mm across, which suits a small pot, a windowsill or a gap between rocks. It is drought tolerant, asks almost nothing of you, and is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe colour is the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale grey with a lavender flush and wavy leaf margins, deepening as the plant gets more sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Echeveria is recognised as non toxic to cats and dogs, so it is one of the few decorative succulents you can leave at floor level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives being forgotten.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant and happy in poor soil. A missed fortnight does no harm, while a generous watering schedule will kill it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough to collect.\u003c\/strong\u003e A whole group fits on one sunny sill, and pink and orange bell flowers arrive in the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow 150mm pot with drainage holes and a gritty mix is all it needs. Grouped pots on a hot sunny balcony are where these plants look best and ask least.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tucked between rocks it gets the sharp drainage and reflected warmth it wants, in a position where little else would establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a low succulent edge, set plants about 200mm apart to match their mature spread, which keeps the rosettes distinct rather than crushed together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Echeveria 'Violet Queen' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun outdoors gives the tightest rosette and the strongest colour. Indoors it needs the brightest window you have, because in dim light the rosette stretches, pales and never recovers. It suits warm temperate, subtropical, Mediterranean and arid to semi arid gardens, and tolerates light frost only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cactus and succulent mix, or potting mix cut heavily with coarse sand or perlite. Poor soil is fine. Anything that holds moisture around the base is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak the mix, let it drain, then leave it until dry all the way through: roughly every two to three weeks in summer and monthly or less in winter. Water at the soil, never into the rosette, because water trapped in the crown rots it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e A half strength liquid feed once or twice over spring and summer is plenty. Pull off the dried lower leaves as they shrivel, and separate offsets in spring if you want more plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Violet Queen' is sold as tube stock, so you receive a single young rosette, typically 40mm to 80mm across. This is a slow growing succulent: two or three seasons to reach the full 200mm spread is normal, not a sign anything is wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel better than almost anything else we send, since the leaves carry their own water. Leave yours dry for the first week somewhere bright but out of harsh midday sun. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003esucculent range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare planting partners in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003erockery plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right size pot for your plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it really safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Echeveria is recognised as non toxic to cats and dogs, which is why we tag it as pet friendly. A pet that chews a leaf may still get a mild stomach upset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my rosette stretching and going pale?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. In dim conditions the stem lengthens and the leaves space out, and that growth never tightens again. Move it into full sun or the brightest window you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when the mix is dry right through, roughly fortnightly in summer and monthly or less in winter. Soft translucent leaves mean too much water, wrinkled ones mean too little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641417728319,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Echeveria-Violet-Queen-Succulent.jpg?v=1766223476"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/echeverias-collection.jpg?v=1791098114","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/echeverias.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}