Echeveria elegans
Is Echeveria toxic to cats and dogs?
We have not yet checked Echeveria against the ASPCA plant list, so we cannot call it pet-safe. Check the ASPCA list or ask your vet before bringing it home.
Source:ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants (general list, not a page for this plant). This is general information, not veterinary advice. If a pet has eaten a plant and seems unwell, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control.
How to care for Echeveria
- Water
- About every 14 days
- Feed
- About every 60 days
- Light
- full sun, with several hours of direct light a day
As a starting point, water Echeveria about every 14 days and feed it about every 60 days. Check the soil first, because light, pot size and season change how fast it dries out.
Common questions
Is Echeveria toxic to cats and dogs?
We have not yet checked Echeveria against the ASPCA plant list, so we cannot call it pet-safe. Check the ASPCA list or ask your vet before bringing it home.
How often should I water Echeveria?
As a starting point, water Echeveria about every 14 days and feed it about every 60 days. Check the soil first, because light, pot size and season change how fast it dries out.
How much light does Echeveria need?
Echeveria does best in full sun, with several hours of direct light a day.
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