Why is my Echeveria pulvinata 'Ruby' losing its red?
Echeveria harmsii 'Ruby Slippers'
Indoor Succulents
The tips started out red, but they're turning green and only the very tiny tips are faint red now. It gets plenty of sun in a south facing window and water once a week. Would over watering cause it or is the color seasonal?
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Open May 13, 2021 - 09:03 AM
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May 13, 2021 - 09:03 AM
Succulents show their best colors when they are slightly stressed. Giving it more sunlight and less frequent water will bring out more of its red pigments. Once a week watering is too frequent for most succulents grown indoors.
Do note, many succulents change colors seasonally and naturally lower light levels in winter can turn a plant more green. But they get vibrant colors back in the spring!
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Echeveria harmsii 'Ruby Slippers'
Echeveria harmsii 'Ruby Slippers': A form of a naturally occurring Echeveria species from Oaxaca, Mexico. It is also known as a Chenille Plant, Ruby Blush, or Red Velvet because it has a crimson, velvety coating to protect it from the intense sun of its rocky habitats. 'Ruby Sl...
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