Echeveria 'Lola'
Also known as: Hen and chicks
A hybrid Echeveria famous for its alabaster look: pale jade leaves wrapped so heavily in white farina that the whole rosette reads as a pearl. It comes from Garden hybrid (Mexico lineage), stays around Rosette 10–14 cm, and tolerates USDA 9b–11; protect below 2 °C. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Echeveria
- Origin: Garden hybrid (Mexico lineage)
- Mature size: Rosette 10–14 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11; protect below 2 °C
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Echeveria
- Origin
- Garden hybrid (Mexico lineage)
- Mature size
- Rosette 10–14 cm
- Growth habit
- Tight stemless rosette
- Leaf colour
- Pale jade with pearl-white farina
- Flower colour
- Pink-orange, bell-shaped
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11; protect below 2 °C
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Hen and chicks
About the Echeveria 'Lola'
A hybrid Echeveria famous for its alabaster look: pale jade leaves wrapped so heavily in white farina that the whole rosette reads as a pearl. The form stays exceptionally tight and symmetrical even in average light.
Care and cultivation
Grow in a fast-draining cactus mix with at least 50% mineral grit (pumice or perlite). Water deeply only when the soil has dried completely, then pour away any water left in the saucer. Full morning sun keeps the rosette tight and colours vivid; in very hot climates give light afternoon shade. Remove spent flower stalks and dried lower leaves to discourage mealybugs. Light: Bright light with a few hours of direct morning sun; colours deepen with more sun. Water: Soak-and-dry; about every 10–14 days in spring and fall, less in winter. Use a Fast-draining cactus/succulent mix, 50% mineral grit.
Description
Echeveria 'Lola' is an Echeveria succulent from Garden hybrid (Mexico lineage). A hybrid Echeveria famous for its alabaster look: pale jade leaves wrapped so heavily in white farina that the whole rosette reads as a pearl. The form stays exceptionally tight and symmetrical even in average light.
Identification
Look for: Pale jade with pearl-white farina leaves in a Rosette 10–14 cm form. Also answers to Hen and chicks. The genus is Echeveria, which already narrows down the care requirements considerably. Nickname: 'Alabaster rosette'.
Common problems
Mealybugs in leaf axils (wipe with alcohol swab) • Etiolation (stretching) in low light • Powdery farina smudges if touched — it does not grow back • Crown rot if water pools in the rosette
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water my Echeveria 'Lola'?
Soak-and-dry; about every 10–14 days in spring and fall, less in winter. Always let the soil dry completely between waterings, and water less in winter when growth slows.
How much light does Echeveria 'Lola' need?
Bright light with a few hours of direct morning sun; colours deepen with more sun. If the plant stretches or loses colour, it needs more light.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Echeveria 'Lola', supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.