Echeveria ‘Melaco’ (4 inch) Where To Buy

About Echeveria ‘Melaco’

Echeveria Melaco is an attractive succulent with a gradient of brownish-red leaves and a particularly attractive green center. The leaves have waxy cuticles on the exterior. The rosette succulent can grow up to 6 inches tall. Its name, Melaco, is of Portuguese origin and means molasses.

How to care for Echeveria ‘Melaco’

Sun/Location: Compared to other Echeveria succulents, Echeveria Melaco is hardier and can be grown outdoors in moderate climates, but can’t tolerate frost. Succulent plants like bright indirect sunlight and partial shade.

Soil/Pot: Echeveria Melaco prefers loose and well-drained soil to grow, so the succulent soil mix should be used. Other mediums are recommended to add to the potting soil, the perlite, grit, and pumice can avoid overwatering.

Watering: For most succulents, watering neglect should be better. Overwatering is often the leading cause of succulent deaths. The best way to water succulents is “soak and dry,” that, simply put, is watering thoroughly when the soil is completely dry.

More Information

Primary color: Red / Burgundy

Secondary color: Orange / Copper, Green / Lime
Bloom color: Orange
Cold hardiness: zone 10a-11b(from 30F to 50F)
Product format: 4″ pot
Suitability: balcony, Window, Garden
Propagation: stem cutting, leaf, seed
Special characteristic: easy to propagate, pet safe