Echeveria 'Sweet Honey'

About Echeveria 'Sweet Honey'

True to its name, Echeveria 'Sweet Honey' features a small, incredibly cute rosette of exceptionally thick, plump leaves. The foliage is finished with a heavy layer of silvery farina, giving it a velvety, "frosted" look. Under bright light or cooler temperatures, the blue-green leaves can take on warm, honey-toned hues or soft pinks. Its compact growth habit and "chubby" texture make it an irresistible addition to any collection.

How to Care for Echeveria 'Sweet Honey'

Sun/Location: This variety loves bright, indirect light to maintain its tight rosette shape and thick farina coating. A sunny windowsill is perfect. Pro Tip: Try to avoid touching the leaves directly, as the natural oils from your fingers can rub off the farina, leaving permanent "fingerprints" on the foliage.

Soil/Pot: Like most Echeverias, 'Sweet Honey' is sensitive to "wet feet." Use a gritty, well-draining cactus mix. If you are using standard potting soil, be sure to mix in plenty of pumice or perlite (at least a 50/50 ratio) to ensure the roots stay dry and healthy.

Watering: Use the soak-and-dry method. Wait until the soil is completely bone-dry before watering. When you do water, soak the soil thoroughly until water drains out the bottom. Because the leaves are so thick, they store a lot of moisture, so it is always better to underwater than overwater this variety!

More Information

Primary color: Blue-grey / Pale green
Secondary color: Peach / Red
Bloom color: Bright orange or yellow
Cold hardiness: Zone 9b - 11b (Protect from frost/freezing)
Product format: 2'' pot
Suitability: Windowsill, Fairy gardens
Propagation: Leaf cuttings, Offsets
Special characteristic: Thick natural farina (sun protection); Pet safe

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!!!