About Echeveria 'lcy Laui' Sugar Heart
Echeveria 'lcy Laui' Sugar Heart is a unique succulent plant with a compact and fleshy appearance. Its leaves appear green, taking on beautiful pink and orange hues when exposed to sufficient light, and often have a thin powder coating around the edges. A sugar heart is also formed, making the overall look charming.
How to care for Echeveria 'lcy Laui' Sugar Heart
Sun/Temperature: Echeveria 'lcy Laui' Sugar Heart prefers ample sunlight and thrives best in a well-lit but not overly intense environment, avoiding direct exposure to harsh sunlight. The temperature range for Echeveria 'lcy Laui' Sugar Heart growth is between 60°F and 75°F, with temperatures below 45°F being detrimental and should be avoided.
Soil/Watering: Choose well-draining succulent soil or prepare your mixture with materials like perlite or pumice. Echeveria 'lcy Laui' Sugar Heart has thick leaves and is relatively drought tolerant. The preferred method is to look at the outer leaves. Water again after the leaves soften. You can choose the soaking pot method or side watering to avoid water accumulation in the leaf center and layer.
Pot: Ensure the pot has suitable drainage holes at the bottom.
Pest and Disease: Common issues include root rot, leaf rot, and aphids. For disease problems, fungicides like benomyl can be sprayed, while organic insecticides such as pyrethrin can be used to tackle pests.
Propagation: It can be propagated through leaves or seeds. The method involves selecting healthy, intact leaves and allowing any wounds to be callous before planting them in dry soil for rooting.
Fertilization: From spring to early summer, you can fertilize with diluted succulent fertilizer once a month, but avoid over-fertilizing to prevent excessive growth or nutrient imbalances.
More Information
Primary color: Pink/Orange
Secondary color: Red/Purple
Cold hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 11 (from 30°F to 50°F)
Product format: Rooted in 2 " pot
Suitability: Ideal for balcony, Window, Garden
Propagation: Easy by leaf propagation
Special characteristic: Pet safe and sugar heart