Echeveria Letizia - Live Starter Plant in a 2 Inch Growers Pot - Rare and Colorful Compact Easy Care Succulent

The Echeveria Letizia is a stunning and vibrant succulent known for its compact rosette formation and vivid color transitions. Ideal for both beginners and experienced plant enthusiasts, this succulent thrives in a variety of settings, from sunny windowsills to outdoor rock gardens. The Echeveria Letizia is characterized by its deep green leaves, which gradually shift to a brilliant red hue under direct sunlight. This low-maintenance plant is perfect for adding a pop of color to your home or office, and it’s equally suited for container gardening or as part of a succulent arrangement. With its eye-catching appearance and easy care requirements, the Echeveria Letizia is an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their living space with a touch of nature.

• Light Requirements: The Echeveria Letizia flourishes in bright, indirect light but can tolerate periods of direct sunlight, which encourages its leaves to develop a striking red edge. For optimal growth, place the plant near a sunny window where it can receive at least 6 hours of light daily, ensuring it maintains its vibrant coloration and compact form.
• Watering Schedule: This succulent prefers a soak-and-dry method, meaning the soil should be thoroughly drenched when watering and then allowed to dry out completely before the next watering. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so it’s crucial to let the soil dry out between waterings, especially during the plant’s dormant period in the colder months.
• Soil Type: For optimal growth, plant the Echeveria Letizia in a well-draining soil mix, such as a cactus or succulent potting mix. The soil should be gritty to prevent excess moisture retention, which can cause root issues. A combination of potting soil with sand or perlite can provide the right balance of drainage and aeration for healthy root development.
• Rosette Formation: The Echeveria Letizia forms tight, symmetrical rosettes that can reach up to 4 inches in diameter. The leaves are fleshy, smooth, and slightly pointed at the tips, creating a visually appealing structure that is both compact and striking in appearance.
• Color Variations: This succulent is known for its dynamic color shifts, which range from deep green at the base of the leaves to a bright, fiery red along the edges when exposed to sufficient sunlight. These color variations are most pronounced during the plant's active growing season in spring and summer.
• Growth Habit: Typically growing to a height of 4-6 inches, the Echeveria Letizia has a clumping growth habit, often producing offsets or "pups" that can be easily separated and propagated. This makes it an excellent choice for creating succulent arrangements or expanding your collection with minimal effort.