What plant is Camayo? An introduction to this Crassulaceae succulent variety

Camayo's habits

Camayo is a Crassulaceae succulent of the genus Echeveria. Spring and autumn are its periods of vigorous growth.

Camayo likes a warm, dry environment with ample sunlight. The most suitable temperature for growth is 18~25°C.

It is not cold-resistant, tolerates drought, and fears excess moisture. During the growing period, water once a week.

For home care, it is usually propagated by division or cuttings. Common pests and diseases include: rust disease and root-knot nematodes.

Camayo's care tips

Watering: During Camayo's growing period, the potting soil should not be too wet; watering once a week is sufficient. In winter, water once a month and keep the potting soil dry. When the air is dry, you can sprinkle water around the plant to increase air humidity. But do not pour water on the leaf surface or into the leaf center, otherwise the leaves will rot very easily and affect the plant's growth.

Repotting: Repot every spring. When repotting, replace the soil. Use a mixed soil of peat and coarse sand, adding a small amount of bone meal or organic fertilizer.

Fertilizing: Fertilize once a month during the growing period, using diluted cake fertilizer water or a dedicated organic fertilizer.

Pests and diseases: Common pests and diseases include root-knot nematodes and rust disease. Once pests are found, scrape them off promptly; in severe cases, use pesticides to spray and kill them.

Camayo's propagation methods

Cuttings: In late spring, cut off mature leaves and insert them into a sand bed. They will root after 3 weeks, and once young plants have grown, they can be potted. Note that when cutting leaves, be decisive and quick, make the cut flat, and wait for the wound to dry naturally before inserting the cutting.

Division: Division of Camayo requires certain conditions. When a 2~3-year-old mother plant sprouts many offsets at its base, the plant can be propagated by division in spring.

Suggested planting combinations: Huoji and Teyulian.