Echeveria Hercules - 8.5cm

The botanical name of this succulent is Echeveria `Hercules´. It is commonly known as Echeveria in English. This succulent belongs to the plant genus Echeveria, which is assigned to the Crassulaceae family.

Echeveria `Hercules´ is green and red with a rosette-shaped growth habit. You will receive a plant in an 8.5cm pot, with a total height of pot and plant of about 10cm. The achievable growth height is 20cm.
Caring for Echeveria `Hercules´ is relatively easy. A mixture of cactus and succulent soil is suitable as a substrate. Echeveria `Hercules´ does not tolerate waterlogging, so ensure good drainage and let the substrate dry out before watering again. Generally, this succulent tolerates too little water rather than too much. You can fertilize once a month, i.e., every four weeks.
This succulent's light requirements are met in a sunny location. This means a south-facing window with direct sunlight is best. The optimal temperature is between 20°C and 30°C. Echeveria `Hercules´ can spend the summer outdoors after gradually acclimatizing it to direct sun. In winter, the temperature should be around 10°C. Additionally, fertilizing is stopped, and watering is reduced. However, this succulent is not suitable for the garden.
Propagation of this succulent is possible through seeds, but also leaf and stem cuttings. Echeveria `Hercules´ can be toxic; we cannot guarantee compatibility with animals.

A note: Sizes, shapes, and age can vary for plants, where each piece is unique. This applies particularly in winter or when availability is low. The coloring also differs depending on the season.