Echeveria 'Derlu' grows better in this kind of environment

Characteristics of Echeveria 'Derlu'

Echeveria 'Derlu' is a small variety, with individual rosettes 6~8mm in diameter, though there are also large Echeveria 'Derlu' that can grow to 12mm in diameter. The leaves are light green, with a touch of red at the leaf tips. The leaves are obovate or wedge-shaped, with short points and a white frosty coating, and the leaf margins and leaf tips usually carry a faint or pale red tint.

Growth habits of Echeveria 'Derlu'

During summer, when temperatures are high and sunlight is intense, it is easily scorched to death, and it is also afraid of dampness, so it should be placed in a semi-shaded spot with reduced watering.

When applying medicine or watering, take care, and it is best not to accidentally spray the leaves.

A lack of light causes leggy growth, with stems stretching upward and leaves becoming loose and unattractive, so try to give it as much sunlight as possible.

It grows slowly on its own, but it readily forms clusters, and the effect after clustering is also quite good.

Care and cultivation of Echeveria 'Derlu'

The flowering period is from late spring to early summer.

It needs full sun, but in summer take care to avoid intense direct sunlight.

Water after the soil has dried out completely. Spring and autumn are the growing seasons, and generally water once every 1-2 weeks; summer and winter are the dormant seasons, so watering should be reduced to prevent root rot.

It should be placed in an environment with ample light and good ventilation, avoid water accumulating in the center of the leaves, and there is no need to water on cloudy and rainy days.