Echeveria ‘Painted Lady’ – Succulent
Echeveria ‘Painted Lady’ is a charming, compact succulent known for its soft blue-green rosettes speckled with delicate red markings. With its pastel tones and distinctive “painted” look, this variety adds personality and colour to any succulent collection.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Echeveria ‘Painted Lady’
✔ Unique speckled leaves - Red freckles give the rosettes their signature “painted” appearance.
✔ Soft pastel colours - Blue-green leaves blush pink around the edges in bright light.
✔ Hardy and drought tolerant - Thrives with very little water and loves sunny, dry spots.
✔ Compact rosette form - Perfect for small pots, bowls, and tight garden spaces.
✔ Easy to grow - A great succulent for beginners and collectors alike.
🏡 How to Use Echeveria ‘Painted Lady’ in Your Garden
✅ Small pots and bowls - Ideal as a feature in mini succulent gardens.
✅ Mixed arrangements - Adds colour and pattern next to smoother or darker varieties.
✅ Rock gardens - Thrives in sunny, well-drained positions among stones and gravel.
✅ Windowsill or indoor décor - Perfect for bright indoor spots where its colours intensify.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 15 to 25cm apart when grouping several together. Closer planting enhances the colourful, clustered effect.
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Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is spring.
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Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.
❔ FAQs About Echeveria ‘Painted Lady’
How big does Painted Lady grow?
It typically reaches 8–12cm tall and 10–15cm wide, forming a tight, rounded rosette.
What light does it prefer?
Full sun to bright filtered light creates the strongest colours and red freckles.
How often should it be watered?
Water sparingly, allowing the soil to completely dry between waterings.
Is it frost tolerant?
It tolerates only very light frost; protect from heavy or prolonged cold.
Can it be grown indoors?
Yes, it does very well indoors in a bright position with plenty of airflow.
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