Echeveria Hera

About the Echeveria Hera

Echeveria Hera is a hybrid succulent resulting from the crossbreeding of Echeveria 'Afterglow' and Echeveria purpusorum. It inherits the leaf shape and color of 'Afterglow' but is smaller than the 16-inch diameter of Echeveria 'Afterglow'. Unlike most thin-leaved Echeverias, Echeveria Hera has fleshy leaves with inwardly concave elongated shapes, accentuating slightly twisted leaf margins. Under adequate sunlight, Echeveria Hera exhibits a range of colors from blue-purple to deep red, with a transparent red edge, giving the leaves a sharp appearance. In spring, it blooms with pink flowers.

How to care for Echeveria Hera

Sunlight: Echeveria Hera thrives both indoors and outdoors. Providing full sunlight during spring and autumn is recommended for compact growth and vibrant colors. During summer and winter, move indoors to prevent elongation, maintaining indirect light exposure near windows to avoid leggy growth.

Temperature: Echeveria Hera can survive in temperatures ranging from 41-95°F (5-35°C), with an ideal range of 54-77°F (12-25°C). Risk of frost damage exists when temperatures drop below 32°F (0°C) in winter.

Watering: Like most thin-leaved succulents, water Echeveria Hera when the soil is 80-90% dry to prevent overwatering. Avoid prolonged soil dryness and excessive rainfall during the rainy season to prevent rust infection.

Soil and Potting: Mix succulent potting soil and perlite in a 1:1 ratio for potting Echeveria Hera. Choose a pot 1.5-2 times larger than the plant's size, ensuring it has drainage holes.

More information

Primary color: green
Secondary color: purple
Bloom color: pink
Cold hardiness: zone 9b-11b(from 20F to 50F)
Product format: 2'' pot
Suitability: balcony, Window, Garden
Propagation: leaf-cutting, leaf
Special characteristic: thin leaves Echeveria

We pack all shipments by hand. 

We have many years of experience shipping live succulents and cactus plants. We pay close attention to packing and have developed an expert shipping method. All succulents are packed and protected with polypropylene cotton (this is a stuffing used for dolls). We find this is the most effective material for protecting live plants while in transit. It is important to us that you are able to Keep going and Keep growing without any stress about the quality of the product or packaging.

Shipping Speed

In general, it takes 3 to 10 days for plants to arrive after you place your order. All orders will be shipped out 48 hours after you place them. We ship the orders on work days(from Monday to Saturday) and all year round. In normal conditions, it will take 3-10 days for you to receive the package. Estimated shipping times are offered as needed.

HOLIDAYS: During weeks in which a holiday occurs - Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, etc. - shipping may be delayed until the following week.

EXTREME WEATHER NOTICE: The Next Gardener reserves the right to hold shipments during storms or periods of extreme heat or cold. This is to ensure your plant does not suffer while it is in transit.

Winter shipping

We insist on shipping succulents to our customers all year round. However due to the extreme winter weather, although we pack succulents with as much protective material as possible, plants are still at increased risk of frost on their way to colder areas. We highly recommend adding one 72-hour heat pack to your order or you can request a hold on the package until it warms up.

Please note that The Next Gardener is not responsible for packages that suffer cold damage without a heat pack. We cannot control the weather. Order at your own risk.

Hawaii, Alaska, and Other US Territories

Fortunately, shipping is available to Alaska, Guam, and other U.S. Territories. However, due to numerous factors beyond our control, including customs checks and shipping delays, free shipping to Hawaii and Puerto Rico is not an option. And we can not provide the 14-day quality guarantee for orders going to Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The buyer will assume all risk of damage when a delivery is delayed. We appreciate your understanding.

Sorry. No International Shipping for now!!!