Painted-Lady
Care
Lighting
A full to part sunny spot is welcome. Echeveria derenbergii needs a minimum of 3 hours direct sunlight per day.
Soil
Regular mixes for cacti and succulents can be used or a mixture of regular potting soil, bird sand and pumice (2:1:1).
Watering
Let the soil dry or nearly dry between the waterings. Water sparingly if placed cool during winter.
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Feeding
Every 4th to 8th week when in active growth with cacti liquid fertilizer or a standard liquid fertilizer at half strength. Spikes or granules at half strength can be given 2 to 3 monthly. New bought or recently repotted plants don’t need to be fed for the first year.
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Temperature
The Painted-Lady does best with a winter rest period at 3 to 10 °C (37 to 50 °F). Minimum temperature is 1 °C (34 °F).
Propagation
Offsets, leaf cuttings, stem cuttings or seeds.
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Profile
Scientific name
Echeveria derenbergii
Common name(s)
Painted-Lady
Family
Crassulaceae
Origin
Mexico
Height
10 to 20 cm
Toxic
No
Echeveria “Fabiola” is a crossing between E. purpusorum × E. derenbergii and can be cultivated as described here.