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, and the center will turn to pink sugar heart, which is very lovely. 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: Sugar heart