This attractive grey-white succulent has strong, smooth, oval-shaped leaves coated in a thick powdery substance. When exposed to direct sunlight, the edges of the leaves take on a pink hue. It is an incredibly slow-growing succulent, and highly prized by collectors. Look out for yellow flowers in the summer or autumn.
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Care and Propagation Information
Echeveria laui is an ideal plant for rock gardens, as it will spread and form a dense ground cover. It is also suitable for placing in containers and flower arrangements.
It is advisable to keep this succulent in containers that can be brought indoors when temperatures drop to levels where frost is possible if you live in an area where the climate is Zone 10 or lower.
Be wary of touching the farina when handling or moving this succulent as it can be rubbed away, exposing the red leaves underneath.
Watering
To water an Echeveria laui using the “soak and dry” method, completely saturate the soil, then allow it to dry out completely before watering again. This is important to avoid root rot and damage as the plant is especially prone to these issues.
Be sure to get our complimentary watering guide so you can discover how to determine if your succulents are getting too much water and how to prevent them from being damaged.
Where to Plant
Works well in pots and rockery gardens.
Pests
Echeveria can be vulnerable to pests, such as mealy bugs, so take precautionary steps to protect them. It is important to not over-water and to treat any pests with a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution.
How to Propagate Echeveria laui
It is possible to propagate Echeveria laui from seeds, although this can be a challenging approach. Alternatively, cuttings and leaves are commonly used to propagate this succulent, as is the case with many Echeverias.
Leaves
When propagating an Echeveria laui, carefully twist the leaf away from the stem in order to achieve a “clean pull.” This means that the leaf has been removed completely and no part remains on the stem. Doing so will increase the likelihood of a successful propagation.
Give the leaf time to form a protective layer before putting it into the drainage soil for growth.
Cuttings
To propagate Echeveria laui, take a sharp, clean knife or pair of scissors and cut off a stem just above a leaf. Let the cutting sit for a few days and then place it in a pot with soil that drains well.
Care and Propagation Information
General Care for Echeveria laui
It is advisable to keep this succulent in containers that can be brought indoors when temperatures drop to levels where frost is possible if you live in an area where the climate is Zone 10 or lower.
Be wary of touching the farina when handling or moving this succulent as it can be rubbed away, exposing the red leaves underneath.
Watering
To water an Echeveria laui using the “soak and dry” method, completely saturate the soil, then allow it to dry out completely before watering again. This is important to avoid root rot and damage as the plant is especially prone to these issues.
Be sure to get our complimentary watering guide so you can discover how to determine if your succulents are getting too much water and how to prevent them from being damaged.
Where to Plant
Works well in pots and rockery gardens.
Pests
Echeveria can be vulnerable to pests, such as mealy bugs, so take precautionary steps to protect them. It is important to not over-water and to treat any pests with a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution.
How to Propagate Echeveria laui
It is possible to propagate Echeveria laui from seeds, although this can be a challenging approach. Alternatively, cuttings and leaves are commonly used to propagate this succulent, as is the case with many Echeverias.
Leaves
When propagating an Echeveria laui, carefully twist the leaf away from the stem in order to achieve a “clean pull.” This means that the leaf has been removed completely and no part remains on the stem. Doing so will increase the likelihood of a successful propagation.
Give the leaf time to form a protective layer before putting it into the drainage soil for growth.
Cuttings
To propagate Echeveria laui, take a sharp, clean knife or pair of scissors and cut off a stem just above a leaf. Let the cutting sit for a few days and then place it in a pot with soil that drains well.