How to grow the Echeveria 'Lola' succulent so it quickly fills its pot? Growing methods and precautions

Echeveria 'Lola', a pure and beautiful name, and just like its name, its appearance is also very delicate and lovely, like a pink little lotus. Under sunlight, its color turns deep pink, like a shy little girl, especially adorable. In fact, once it fills its pot it becomes even more beautiful, so how can you get it to fill its pot quickly?

How to grow the Echeveria 'Lola' succulent so it quickly fills its pot

1. Filling the pot by leaf cuttings:

Leaf cuttings means selecting relatively plump fleshy leaves and pulling them off the plant, but be careful to keep the pulled-off leaves intact, then lay them flat on the soil and wait for them to take root and sprout.

2. Filling the pot by beheading:

Beheading can only be done once the plant has grown to a certain size. Choose a relatively robust plant, find a spot that is easy to cut, and cut it off quickly, but leave one layer of leaves. The cut-off part should be placed in a spot without sunlight to dry for 1 to 2 days. Once the cut has dried, it can be inserted into the soil, and in about 15 to 25 days new roots will grow. Right after cutting, be sure not to let the cut touch anything, as this will affect its survival rate.

When beheading, if there really is no gap to make the cut, you can first pull off a ring of leaves and then proceed with beheading. This way you can both take leaf cuttings and make beheading easier

Growing methods and precautions for the Echeveria 'Lola' succulent

1. Light. Echeveria 'Lola' needs to receive sufficient light for its leaf color to be vivid, its rosette to be more compact and attractive, and its leaves to be very thick. With little sunlight, the leaf color becomes pale, the leaf arrangement becomes loose, the spacing between leaves gradually stretches out, and the leaves become thinner. To bring out the best in Echeveria 'Lola', light is essential. Its main growing seasons are spring and autumn, with no obvious dormancy period. In winter, place it indoors in a sunny spot for care.

2. Water and fertilizer. Water thoroughly only after the soil has dried out completely, and reduce watering in summer. When the air is dry, you can sprinkle water around the plant, but do not let water accumulate on the leaf surface, especially in the center of the rosette, otherwise it is very easy to cause rot in the core. The main purpose of fertilizing is to promote plant growth; generally apply a dilute liquid fertilizer once about every 20 days.

3. Temperature. The suitable temperature during the growing period of Echeveria 'Lola' is 15-25°C. It can overwinter safely as long as the winter temperature does not drop below 5°C. Echeveria 'Lola' is generally kept in a sunroom for care. Once the temperature is above 35°C, it needs to be shaded in time, and then watering should be gradually stopped. Above 35°C in summer it enters a brief dormancy period, and watering should be gradually stopped. After the temperature drops in September, resume watering. When the winter temperature is above 0°C, you can water; above 0°C you must stop watering, otherwise it is very easy to get frostbitten.

4. Precautions. Echeveria 'Lola' is a thin-leaved stone lotus. Lack of light makes it turn green, more light turns it pink, and eventually it turns purplish red, so during the growing period you must ensure sufficient light. Because the care season, climate and region differ, there is no strict requirement for the amount of watering. Generally water 2-3 times a month to ensure an adequate water supply.

How to water Echeveria 'Lola'

1. Growing period: Its growing period is spring and autumn. During the growing period, watering about once every 7 days or so is enough, and during this time the potting soil must not be kept too moist.

2. Summer: Summer temperatures gradually rise, and it also enters its dormancy time. At this point the amount of watering should also gradually decrease; especially when the temperature reaches 35 degrees, watering can be paused. After the temperature gradually returns in mid-to-late September, resume watering, but do not water too much at once; do it gradually.

3. Winter: In winter the soil should be kept on the dry side. If the winter temperature can be maintained above 0 degrees, you can continue watering, but control the amount; if the temperature drops below 0 degrees, stop watering immediately, otherwise the plant may get frostbitten. After the temperature rises again in spring, gradually increase the amount of watering. Some friends stop watering entirely in winter and wait until spring to water again; this is wrong.

What to do if Echeveria 'Lola' turns black

1. When you discover it, first stop watering and take the plant out of the pot.

2. Cut off all the rotted parts, and remove all the affected leaves as well. At this point do not feel sorry for the plant; cut away the affected area as generously as possible.

3. After cutting, apply disinfectant or similar medication to the cut to disinfect and sterilize it, then place it in a spot without sunlight to air-dry naturally.

4. Replace all the original soil with new soil, and also disinfect the pot. After that, it is best to put it in the sun to bake for a few days. Here is a reminder for friends: the soil must be replaced with new soil, do not take chances, as this will harm the succulent.

5. You can apply some fast-rooting powder to the cut, then place it on the soil.

6. Only after a week can you water it normally.

Friends who like growing succulents should all know that the most beautiful and attractive time is when they fill their pots. It not only improves their ornamental value, but also makes us succulent growers feel very happy and full of a sense of accomplishment.