How Do You Care For Echeveria Subsessilis?

When caring Echeveria Subsessilis prefers full sun. Indoor plants require strong light and thrive on sunny windowsills. Bright light keeps a rosette’s leaves compact and vibrantly colored. The plant is not frost-resistant and cannot withstand a severe freeze.

 Echeveria subsessilis, like other succulents, requires little water because it’s thick leaves retain moisture. Wait until the soil has completely dried out before watering your plant, and then give it a thorough soaking while ensuring that the excess water drains from the container.

The ideal temperature range for Echeveria subsessilis ‘Morning Beauty’ is between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit (21 and 29 degrees Celsius). If kept below or above that temperature, the succulent may not develop to its full potential.

Keeping your plant on a windowsill or other spot that receives sunshine is an excellent approach to help it maintain the proper temperature. The following are the factors to consider when caring for Echeveria Subsessilis;

Soil:

Echeveria subsessilis requires well-drained, permeable soil. Utilize pots or containers with drainage holes and a succulent soil mixture that drains effectively. The soil mixture should consist of 50 to 70% perlite, pumice, or sand. The soil should be kept moist until it is completely dry. Plants do not require watering when soil is dry.

Sunlight:

Echeveria Subsessilis prefer sun to partial shade. It require at least four to six hours of sunshine every day to thrive. They enjoy bright and sunny environments.

Insufficient sunshine will cause succulents to develop elongation or etiolating, in which the plants extend to seek more light

. It is important that Echeveria subsessilis receives bright light equal to or greater than 50% of its full sun needs. If sunlight intensity is less than this value, the plant will not develop normally. Other factors are kept equal and the light intensity; plants will respond as if they’re receiving brighter light.

Watering:

Echeveria Subsessilis requires little watering because it’s thick leaves retain moisture. Wait until the soil has completely dried out before watering your plant, and then give it a thorough soaking while ensuring that the excess water drains from the container. Water only when the soil is dry. You should water only when the soil is dry.

Temperature:

The ideal temperature range for Echeveria Subsessilis ‘Morning Beauty’ is between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit (21 and 29 degrees Celsius). If kept below or above that temperature, the succulent may not develop to its full potential. Keeping your plant on a windowsill or other spot that receives sunshine is an excellent approach to help it maintain the proper temperature.

Humidity:

Echeveria subsessilis have very low humidity requirements and tolerate high levels of dryness. The ideal level of humidity is around 40-50%. The humidity level should be increased only when the air is very dry.

You can use a humidity tray, room humidifier, or mist the leaves often to increase the amount of moisture in the air around your plant. Outdoor plants have a higher tolerance for humidity and will thrive under humid conditions.

Fertilization:

Echeveria ‘Morning Beauty’ requires little fertilization. They do not require any special fertilizer and will thrive when fed a balanced, general purpose fertilizer. You should only fertilize your plant during its active growth period in the spring and summer using a fertilizer that is rich in potassium. You should fertilize houseplants only when the soil is totally dry.

Repotting:

Echeveria subsessilis should be repotted every two years in order to keep the soil loose and well-aerated. Repot your plant in spring or fall, but never at the end of summer or during the warmest part of the winter; that is when succulents are most susceptible to rot. You should use pots or containers with drainage holes and a succulent soil mixture that drains effectively. The soil mixture should consist of 50 to 70 percent perlite, pumice, or sand. 

Propagation:

Echeveria subsessilis is a low-maintenance succulent that is usually propagated via stem or leaf cuttings, offsets and seeds. You can also propagate your succulent with cuttings from your own plant. You should dig up a healthy root and remove the lower part of the plant.

For example, if you are trying to make an Echeveria subsessilis ‘Morning Beauty’ clone, you will need to remove the thick portion of soil and root ball from the center of the plant. Wash off all dirt and any remaining roots with a spray bottle filled with water.

Pruning:

You should prune your succulent once or twice a year to keep it healthy by removing dead and dying leaves. For Echeveria Subsessilis, you can make cuts across the stem of the plant in late spring/early summer, just before new growth is noticed. You should remove dead or dying leaves and pinch small offshoots to promote a more compact plant.

Blooming:

Echeveria ‘Morning Beauty’ blooms in early spring and fall, producing small clusters of pinkish-white flowers. Hummingbirds are attracted to the bright red flowers of Echeveria subsessilis. The flowers do not produce seeds like other succulents and plants do not need be pollinated to produce new plants. You can grow your plant in a hanging pot or you can also prop it up against a wall or chair. These hanging Echeveria subsessilis look lovely and elegant.

Pests and Diseases:

Echeveria subsessilis are generally pest-free and resistant to many garden diseases. Keep an eye out for any insects or disease that may be affecting your plant. The most common pests and diseases you may face are caterpillars, spider mites, mealybugs, scale, leaf spot and fuzzy bugs. You can use a mix of insecticidal soap and water to control fungal and bacterial pests.

How Do You Propagate Echeveria Subsessilis?

Echeveria subsessilis is easy to propagate. It can be propagated through stem or leaf cutting, offset and seeds. Cuttings should be planted into a good quality, sterile soil and potted up immediately. The initial watering should be done in warm water until the soil is saturated and then you should water in cold or room temperature water.

It is important to allow the cutting to dry out completely before rooting it up. You must do this so that it forms ties with your other plants, which are all growing on the same pot of soil. The following are steps to follow when propagating Echeveria subsessilis:

Propagation by stem cutting;

• Cut a healthy stem and remove the lower part of the plant. Wash off all dirt and any remaining roots with a spray bottle filled with water.
• Allow the stem to dry out completely overnight in a well-ventilated area with bright light, such as on a windowsill.
• Plant your stem cutting Echeveria subsessilis with the base of the cutting into the soil while ensuring that root ball is completely covered.
• Water with warm water until the soil is fully saturated, then you should water in cold or room temperature water until it is watered thoroughly.
• Place your cutting into a growing medium and make sure there is good drainage so that excess water can drain away.
• Keep the soil moist, but don’t keep it wet.

Propagation by leaf cutting;

• Cut off a healthy leaf of the plant and allow it to dry in a well-ventilated area with bright light, such as on a windowsill. You can also use a heat lamp to speed up the process.
• Place your cuttings into a medium that is suitable for succulent plants and water with warm water until the soil is fully soaked up.
• You can also cut the leaf in half and place it on top of soil with its base into the ground.
• Water you’re cutting with warm water until the soil is wet, but not soggy so that excess water drains away.
• Keep the soil moist, but don’t keep it wet.

Propagation by offset;

• Remove offsets and propagate them using this same method as described above.
• Water using warm water until the soil is fully saturated and then you should water in cold or room temperature water until it is watered thoroughly.
• Place the offset into a growing medium and make sure there is good drainage so that excess water drains away.
• Keep the soil moist, but don’t keep it wet.

Propagation by seeds;

• You can collect seeds from your plant when they are ripe and you can use to propagate your Echeveria subsessilis. Don’t collect the seeds if they have been sprayed with pesticides or herbicides. These will affect their growth negatively.
• Allow them to dry out completely before planting onto a good medium that is suitable for succulent plants.
• Water with warm water until the soil is fully saturated, then you should water in cold or room temperature water until it is watered thoroughly.
• Place your seeds into a growing medium and make sure there is good drainage so that excess water drains away.
• Keep the soil moist, but don’t keep it wet.

How Big Does An Echeveria Subsessilis Get?

The Echeveria subsessilis Morning Beauty plant species is 3 to 4 inches high with 3 inch rosettes. A thick farina covering on the foliage gives the plant a fluffy, powdery appearance and enables it to withstand direct sunlight. Along the leaf edges, the bluish-green leaves form exquisite rosettes with a hint of pink.

When caring for it, its leaves can seem to become constantly curled and twisted, which is not only cute, but also a good indicator of strong growth. The sunlight reflects off their shiny leaves and makes them glow with a beautiful shine. This plant grows best in spring and also blooms during this time period.

The rosettes on Echeveria subsessilis are large and don’t stick outwards like some other succulents. You can grow them in a hanging pot or you can prop it up against the corner of your house or wall.

 The ideal temperature for this plant is between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. If temperatures get below 60 degrees, the plant may become dormant. The humidity should be between 40 and 50%. It does not like being wet.

They are typically seen in dry or dry climates and a common problem for them is getting too much water. The soil should be fully moist, but not wet, and regular weekly watering will be enough. The roots can grow very deep with time, so they will need extra attention if you notice the plant root-bound.