What kind of growing environment does Cameo like?

Cameo's habits

Cameo is a succulent of the genus Echeveria in the Crassulaceae family, and spring and autumn are its periods of vigorous growth.

Cameo likes a warm, dry and sunny environment. The most suitable temperature for growth is 18~25°C.

It is not cold-tolerant, is drought-tolerant, and fears excessive moisture; during the growing season, water once a week.

For home care, division and cuttings are often used for propagation. Common pests and diseases include: rust disease and root-knot nematodes.

Cameo's care tips

Watering: During Cameo's growing season, the potting soil should not be too wet; watering once a week is enough. In winter, water once a month and keep the potting soil dry. When the air is dry, sprinkle water around the plant to increase air humidity. But do not pour water on the leaves or 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, and add a small amount of bone meal or organic fertilizer.

Fertilizing: Fertilize once a month during the growing season, using diluted cake fertilizer water or a special 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.

Cameo's propagation methods

Cuttings: In late spring, cut off mature leaves and insert them into a sand bed; 3 weeks later they will take root, and after young plants grow they can be potted. When cutting leaves, be decisive and quick, make the cut flat, and wait for the wound to dry naturally before inserting.

Division: Division of Cameo requires certain conditions. When many offsets sprout from the base of a 2~3-year-old mother plant, the plant can be divided for propagation in spring.

Suggested planting combinations: Firecracker Plant, Teyulian.