In what environment does Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy' grow better?

Growth habits of Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy'

It is a cultivated variety of Echeveria runyonii. It likes a warm, dry and sunny environment. It is not cold-tolerant, and tolerates drought and partial shade.

Favorite temperature: 18-25°C

Watering: water once every week during the growing period

Light: full sun with sufficient light

Propagation: cuttings, division

Pests and diseases: rust disease, root-knot nematodes

Combination suggestions: Echeveria 'Chihuahuaensis', Echeveria 'Frosty Morn'

Care tips for Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy'

Potting soil: repot every spring. When repotting, cut off the withered leaves at the base of the plant and the overly long fibrous roots. Use a mixed soil of peat soil and coarse sand.

Watering: during the growing period, the potting soil should not be too wet; water once a week. In winter, water only 1-2 times and keep the potting soil dry. When the air is dry, spray water around the plant to increase air humidity.

Fertilizing: fertilize once a month during the growing period, using diluted cake fertilizer water or special fertilizer for potted flowers. Provide appropriate shade in summer, and place it in a warm, sunny place to overwinter in winter.

Propagation methods of Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy'

Cuttings: cut off mature leaves and take cuttings, inserting them into a sand bed; they root after about 3 weeks, and after growing young plants they can be potted. Note that the cut should be flat, and insert only after the cut has dried.

Division: if daughter plants sprout from the base of the mother plant, they can be divided and propagated in spring.