Echeveria Lola

Posted by Hannah Brand on Apr 21st 2024

Weekly Plant Chat: Echeveria ‘Lola’

Hey Plant Friends!

This week we are talking about Echeveria ‘Lola’. Echeveria are a group of succulents displaying beautifully symmetrical rosettes of thick, juicy leaves. Lola is a cultivar developed by famed succulent hybridizer Dick Wright in 1980. This specific echeveria has pale-green leaves featuring a hint of lavender, pink, and even light blue and is enhanced by a thick layer of almost pearlescent farina (a white powdery coating of wax found on the stems and leaves of succulents).

Family of Origin

This succulent belongs to the Crassulaceae plant family along with several other succulents including jades, aeonium, and hens and chicks. Echeveria is native to Central and Northern South America. Echeveria is a large genus of plants including up to 150 species and more than 1,000 cultivars!

Plant Care

Light

Echeveria and most succulents thrive in bright, direct light. This group of plants needs at least 4-6 hours of direct light per day. Low light will cause undue elongation and stretching and soft growth making it more susceptible to overwatering, pests, and disease.

Soil

When it's time to repot, we recommend Sol Soils Gritty Mix. The perfect mix of drainage and aeration. Perfect to use with all succulents and cactus plants.

Water

When watering your Echeveria, allow the soil to completely dry before giving it a good soak. Never allow your plant to sit in standing water as this can cause root rot and untimely death.

Fertilizer

Fertilize in the spring and with active growth with an all-purpose fertilizer. We recommend Schultz All-Purpose Liquid Plant Food.

Hot Tips

Keep an eye out for common pests such as mealy bugs and spider mites. Check for pests weekly when watering and keep a bottle of Bonide’s Insecticidal Soap on hand for easy treatment.

Echeveria, as a group are a great pet friendly option!