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Echeveria 'Raindrops'

Also known as: Raindrops echeveria

'Raindrops': each leaf carries a raised water-drop-shaped bump at its centre โ€” a bumpy texture unique among echeverias. It comes from Garden cultivar, stays around Rosette 12โ€“18 cm, and tolerates USDA 9bโ€“11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.

Key facts

  • Genus: Echeveria
  • Origin: Garden cultivar
  • Mature size: Rosette 12โ€“18 cm
  • Hardiness: USDA 9bโ€“11
  • Toxicity: Non-toxic

Succulent at a glance

Genus
Echeveria
Origin
Garden cultivar
Mature size
Rosette 12โ€“18 cm
Growth habit
Compact rosette with a raised water-drop bump on each leaf
Leaf colour
Green with pink-edged leaves and central 'raindrop' bumps
Flower colour
Orange-pink
Hardiness
USDA 9bโ€“11
Toxicity
Non-toxic
Other names
Raindrops echeveria

About the Echeveria 'Raindrops'

'Raindrops': each leaf carries a raised water-drop-shaped bump at its centre โ€” a bumpy texture unique among echeverias. The bumps redden in bright light.

Care and cultivation

Grow in a fast-draining gritty mix with bright light and morning sun. Water deeply only when bone dry. Remove spent stalks and dried lower leaves; handle leaves by the stem to protect the farina. Light: Bright light with morning sun; colour deepens with light. Water: Soak-and-dry; every 10โ€“14 days in growth. Soil: Fast-draining cactus mix, 50% grit.

Description

Echeveria 'Raindrops' is a Echeveria succulent from Garden cultivar. 'Raindrops': each leaf carries a raised water-drop-shaped bump at its centre โ€” a bumpy texture unique among echeverias. The bumps redden in bright light.

Identification

Key identification features: Green with pink-edged leaves and central 'raindrop' bumps leaves in a Compact rosette with a raised water-drop bump on each leaf form, reaching Rosette 12โ€“18 cm. Also known as Raindrops echeveria. Nickname: 'Raindrops echeveria'. Nickname: 'Raindrops echeveria'.

Adding a Echeveria 'Raindrops' to your collection? Buy from reputable nurseries that label plants with accurate botanical names, and quarantine new plants for a couple of weeks before placing them near existing succulents to avoid spreading pests like mealybugs.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Echeveria 'Raindrops'?

Soak-and-dry; every 10โ€“14 days in growth. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.

Is Echeveria 'Raindrops' toxic to pets?

Non-toxic. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.

Related succulents

Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Echeveria 'Raindrops', supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.