Lola Echeveria (Echeveria 'Lola')

Lola Echeveria

Echeveria 'Lola'

Rosettes hold plump leaves like frozen rose petals. Succulent ornamental; common name: Lola Echeveria.

Full sun
1/week
Beginner
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Plant Needs

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Sunlight Bright direct sunlight for 6–8 hours daily; tolerate partial shade during intense midday summer heat
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Watering Water deeply only when the soil is completely dry; avoid wetting the rosette center to prevent rot
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Temperature Thrives at 15–25℃; tolerate brief dips to 5℃ but avoid prolonged frost exposure
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Characteristics

  • Leaf: Fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves with powdery farina; pale lavender base with pink-edged tips
  • Flower: Bell-shaped coral-pink blooms on tall, arching, branched stalks
  • Stem: Short, compact central stem; offsets form dense clumps over time
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Care Guide

Watering

Water when soil is fully dry; allow excess water to drain completely

Fertilization

Diluted balanced succulent feed once monthly. Discontinue fertilization in autumn and winter when growth slows

Eggshell powder top dressing:Crush clean, dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly on soil surface to boost calcium levels and improve drainage
Pruning
  • Remove dried, dead leaves from the base to prevent pest harborage
  • Trim spent flower stalks after blooming to conserve plant energy
  • Separate offsets in spring to propagate new, healthy rosettes
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Toxicity

Warning: this plant may be toxic.

Pets & Humans

Pets: ASPCA-verified non-toxic; no harmful effects from ingestion or contact

Humans: Non-toxic to humans; no known adverse effects from ingestion or contact

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Garden Uses & Culture

Culture: N/A

Usage: Ornamental succulent for containers, rock gardens, and living wreaths