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Echeveria care

Echeveria

Thirsty’s starting schedule for Echeveria: about every 14 days. Check the soil and adjust it to your home.

Watering

Needs little water: water modestly only once the soil starts to feel dry, and never leave it standing in water. In winter, give just a light watering every few weeks. [1][2]

Light

Plenty of light. NC State says a bright, sunny windowsill suits it and sun improves leaf color; the RHS suggests bright but indirect light. [1][2]

Soil and potting

A gritty, sharply draining cactus mix in a pot with plenty of drainage holes. [1][2]

Pets

ASPCA lists echeverias as non-toxic to cats and dogs. [3][4]

Sources

1. Royal Horticultural Society: Echeveria / RHS Plant Guide
2. NC State Extension: Echeveria (Echeveria, Mexican Rosettes, Mexican Snowballs, Variegated Wax Plant)
3. ASPCA: Toxic and Non-toxic Plants: Variegated Wax Plant
4. ASPCA: Toxic and Non-toxic Plants: Hens and Chickens

This page summarizes the sources above; follow them for the full picture. Light, pot, soil and season all change how fast a plant dries out, so check the soil before you water. Last reviewed October 9, 2026.