Echeveria “Raindrops” – Succulent PlantAn extremely rare indoor plant, Echeveria Raindrops Plant is a beautiful succulent plant that has little bumps on the tips of its green leaves that appears like a raindrop. Hence this plant is known as Raindrop Plant. The most interesting feature about the Echeveria Raindrops Plant is that the bumps and tips of the plant can change their color from pink or red in cold or sunny weather. They are easy to care plants and hence, they are the best office plant to have.GeneralThey are native plants of the American and Central Mexico regions.Echeveria Raindrops Plant is an idol plant for the corners, garden beds, rockeries, and containers as they add a splash of color to every corner of your house and office.Your Echeveria Raindrops Plant can grow up to 10 cm tall when grown indoors.Sunlight Your Echeveria Raindrops Plant requires bright direct sunlight for about 4-6 hours daily to maintain their elegant foliages.The temperature should not go below 10°C for your Echeveria Raindrops Plant or their health may start to decline as well. Hence, you must keep your Echeveria Raindrops Plant indoors during the winter season.WateringWater your Echeveria Raindrops Plant only when the 3 inches of the topsoil is dry to touch. Make sure to never overwater your plant or leave it standing in water or its roots may rot.Echeveria Raindrops Plant does not prefer a high-humidity environment as it adds to the moisture to the soil which is particularly harmful to your plant. It can also lead to fungal problems for the plants.SoilGritty, well-draining soil is ideal for your succulent plants. It would be ideal if you used cactus or succulent soil.Grittiness and drainage can be improved by amending soil combinations with up to 50% sand or fine pumice.FertilizerYour Echeveria Raindrops Plant does not require any fertilizer to thrive but it will boost its growth. You can consider adding a balanced fertilizer of 20-20-20 NPK ratio fertilizer by diluting them in water to 1/4th of the strength.However, during the winters, you must withhold any fertilizer use as it is the natural resting period for your plants.ToxicityYour Echeveria Raindrops Plant is considered to be non-toxic for pets and humans as well. And hence, it is one of the best pet-friendly plants.Additional CareYour Echeveria Raindrops Plant requires to be repotted once every two years when it outgrows its current pot to further promote the growth of your plant. You must do so during the summer season.You should clean your plant once every month with a clean cloth to keep their beautiful leaves shiny and glossy.TroubleshootingEcheveria Raindrops Plant turning brown: This is caused due to excessive sunlight exposure- Place your plant in a spot that receives bright sunlight for no more than 6 hours/day.Echeveria Raindrops Plant leaf turning yellow: It is an indication of prolonged overwatering- Cut down your watering schedule and water them only when the top 3 inches of the soil is dry to touch.
