winter dormancy care on Echeveria
Quick answer
If your Echeveria has winter dormancy care, the most likely cause is: Succulents enter dormancy in winter months (November to March) when temperatures drop and light levels decrease, during which metabolic activity slows and water requirements drop to near zero.
Start here:
- 1. 1. Stop watering entirely when temperatures drop below 15°C (59°F) and daylight diminishes
- 2. 2. Resume watering with small amounts in early spring when new growth appears
Why Echeveria gets winter dormancy care
Echeveria spp.
Succulents enter dormancy in winter months (November to March) when temperatures drop and light levels decrease, during which metabolic activity slows and water requirements drop to near zero.
How to reverse winter dormancy care on Echeveria
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1. Stop watering entirely when temperatures drop below 15°C (59°F) and daylight diminishes
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2. Resume watering with small amounts in early spring when new growth appears
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3. Allow compost to dry completely between waterings even during active growth
Keep winter dormancy care off this Echeveria
Keep succulents almost completely dry from November through March. If the compost reads at the low end of a moisture meter scale, wait further before watering.