Echeveria Laui

Echeveria laui (Moran & Meyran): Arguably the most gorgeous and sought-after species of Echeveria. This collectors specimen stands alone in the sheer thickness of its powdery farina. It is an elegant rosette of thick, round leaves. The leaves are in fact red, but completely covered by powdery white wax. It is native to sheer cliffsides in Oaxaca where it can reach 7.0″ in diameter and rarely produces offsets. This plant is fully rooted in a 3.5″ pot.

Please Note: This finicky plant is VERY susceptible to rot and fungus. For best results, use well-draining pots and soil, water sparingly and infrequently, avoid getting water on the leaves, and remove any dead leaves immediately. The slightest touch (including shipping) can dislodge farina coating.

Echeveria need bright sunlight to maintain their colors and compact rosette form. They will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light.

Like most succulents, they need great drainage and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.

Also known as “Mexican Hens & Chicks”, Echeveria can produce new offsets or “chicks” around the base of the mother plant. These chicks can be left to form a tidy cluster or removed and transplanted. Additionally, Echeveria can be propagated from stem cuttings or mature leaves. Look to our Succulent Cuttings Guide for more information.

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