Common Name: Echevaria Purple Lotus
Botanical Name: Echevaria Serrana
Other names: Echevaria Serrana
Origin: Central America, Mexico, South America
What's special?
Ever seen a plant with matt finish multi-colored leaves! Echeveria ‘Serrana’ is the only plant gifted with it. And it will impress you with many more such features. You will see this succulent often featured in floral arrangements, rock gardens, terrariums and even artwork galleries. Its dark brown rosette with purple edges sets off such a striking feel that it becomes easy to decorate anything with this plant. During the blooming time it produces orange-red flowers which makes this plant even more attractive. Its unique appearance & easy maintenance quality has made this ornamental succulent widely popular.
Growth Habits: Up to 15 cms high
Soil Requirement: Sandy, Cocopeat, well drained
Watering Schedule: Once a week as per the weather conditions. Plant will demand more water in hot conditions.
Light condition: Full or partial sunlight for 4 – 6 hours a day
Ideal Temperature: Anywhere between 18 - 32 degree Celsius
Repotting instructions: This plant hardly needs any repotting but whenever required you can easily repot the plant with fresh soil or large container having proper drainage.
Suitable Locations: Rock gardens, shaded Balcony, bedroom, windowsill, tabletop, vertical garden, etc.
Maintenance: Low
Caring Tips:
• Avoid keeping this plant outside during rainy season and also during the days of extreme heat or extreme cold. • Always use pots with proper drainage hole. Excess water can damage the plant in a very short time. Never let your succulents sit in water. • Water only when the soil is dry to touch. Do no put or sprinkle water on leaves of this plant as it may cause damage. • You can keep this plant indoor, but it will not grow quite as well due to its high requirement for sunlight. They need substantial amount of light to thrive.