Raindrops Echeveria is a stunning succulent that has green and rounded rosettes with reddish margins and can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter.

What is odd about this succulent is that, when the leaves have fully grown, a globular bump will grow unto its leaves near the tips. The ridges also add uniqueness to the Raindrop Echeveria.

Like the other Echeverias such as Topsy Turvy Echeveria, the Raindrops Echeveria also came from the family of Crassulaceae, a home for over 1,000 perennial herbs.

Raindrops Echeveria Care Guide

In growing a Raindrops Echeveria, it is essential to know the care tips if you wish your plant to live a healthy life. Succulents are different from other plants in terms of light and water needs and such.

The care guide below will be a help for new gardeners and succulent lovers.

Watering Technique

Succulents have different water needs. Like the Raindrops Echeveria, succulents have water storage tissue in their stem, roots, and leaves; that is why succulents only need low water maintenance.

In watering the Raindrops Echeveria, avoid wetting the leaves and target only the soil and roots. It is also necessary to remember that poor watering habits may harm the Raindrop Echeveria. You only need to water the plant once the soil dries out, maybe after a week or two.

Lighting Condition

The Raindrops Echeveria can grow indoors or outdoors as long as it gets enough sunlight exposure because this succulent prefers bright light.

Indoors – In growing Raindrops Echeveria indoors, place it in a sunny window to get enough sunlight.

Outdoors – In growing Raindrops Echeveria outdoors (which is the best), put it in a location where it can get morning sun or partial shade. 

Temperature

Like most succulents, Raindrops Echeveria is a summer plant that can’t thrive in cold weather unless was put indoors. For the Raindrop Echeveria to survive, it is ideal to have a temperature of 65-70° F.

Soil

Most gardeners used a mix of cacti soil with coarse sand to plant or grow a succulent. It is a smart choice to choose a well-draining medium for your Raindrops Echeveria.

An equal part bagged of standard potting mix can substitute for a combination of cacti soil, or you can make your soil mix if you wish to do so. You can search for the process or follow this simple guide in making your soil mix.

First, you need well-draining potting soil, coarse sand, and perlite or pumice. Second, using a measuring cup, get 3 cups of potting soil, 2 cups of coarse sand, and 1 cup perlite or pumice. Lastly, mix the three ingredients evenly. Your soil mix is ready to be used.

Fertilizer

Raindrops Echeveria does not require fertilizers often because the soil is enough for them to grow. Sometimes, over-fertilization harms the plant and might even kill it. It is advisable to use a weak fertilizer if needed.

Pruning

Removing the dead leaves from the Raindrop Echeveria stem will help the plant grow and be healthy. Pruning is what you can do to help your plant.

Pests, Insects, and Bugs

Succulents can easily attract insects, which may cause disease to the plant. To remove these insects, spray the plant with isopropyl alcohol with at least 70% solution. Doing this will prevent the insects from coming back to your plant.

Pot

Using a well-draining container is vital because the Raindrops Echeveria does not like to sit in water as it may cause root rotting that will indeed affect the main plant. In growing a Raindrop Echeveria, always choose a pot that will provide enough drainage for your plant.

Repotting

The Raindrops Echeveria does not require repotting often. If you have just bought it, of course, you need to repot it into your chosen pot.

Repotting is also essential in propagation, but other than those two, repotting the Raindrops Echeveria is unnecessary.

Toxicity

Raindrops Echeveria is safe for humans and pets because it is a non-toxic plant. But if you ate this succulent, it may cause diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. If this happened, it is better to consult a doctor.

How to Propagate Raindrops Echeveria?

Raindrops Echeveria can reproduce in four easy ways. You can do it by using the leaves, stem cutting, seeds, or offsets. Propagating a succulent is cheaper and budget-friendly because you do not need to buy a new plant. You can refer to the information below for propagation tips.

Propagating through Leaves

Raindrop Echeveria also reproduced through their leaves. If the plant has matured and healthy leaves, then you’re good to go.

Detached the plate from the stem and let its ends dry for two days. After two days, prepare a well-draining pot and pour a mix of cacti soil in it or any equivalent soil mix. Plant the leaf, then water after two weeks or until the soil dries out.

Stem Cutting

You can also propagate Raindrops Echeveria by stem cutting. In doing so, choose a matured stem, then cut it using a clean and sharp scissor or knife. Take note to leave 2 inches from the roots before cutting.

Remove the leaves underneath the stem afterward and let it callous for two days. After two days of waiting, your branch is ready to be planted. So, prepare a well-draining pot with a mix of cacti soil, then plant the stem.

Seed Propagation

Propagating Raindrops Echeveria might not be as easy as the other methods, but it will surely be worth the wait. To do this, you need to have quality Raindrop Echeveria seeds. Securing a quality Raindrop Echeveria seeds is essential because some seller tends to sell fake seeds.

When you already have the sources, the next thing to do is prepare a well-draining tray and a mix of cacti soil or use your soil mix. Then scatter the seeds to the tray and let them sprout. Propagating by seeds may take some time, so you need to be patient. Once the seeds are grown enough to be replanted, feel free to do so.

Offsets  Propagation

Among the four ways of reproducing Raindrops Echeveria, propagating by offsets is the easiest, but Raindrops Echeveria is often solitary, and it takes time before it produces a baby plant. So, if the mother plant has offsets beside her, it is better to report those offsets so their roots won’t have a hard time growing.

In doing so, remove the offsets and also remove the soil in their base. Let the roots to callous for two days. Then, in a well-draining pot, pour a mix of cacti soil or any equivalent soil mix, then plant the offset to its new pot.

It is easy to grow a succulent like the Raindrops Echeveria. The text above will give you enough information if you are new to succulents or planning to produce one. A Raindrops Echeveria will be a great choice because of the peculiarly adorable bumps on its leaves and beautiful green rosettes.