Crown of Thorns is a resilient succulent known for its thorny stems and long-lasting colorful blooms. Native to Madagascar, this plant thrives in bright light and warm conditions, making it a great choice for sunny indoor spaces. Its drought-tolerant nature means it prefers less frequent watering compared to many houseplants. With the right environment, it can bloom throughout much of the year. Read the full guide to learn how to help your Crown of Thorns grow strong and vibrant.
Fall has come and with them comes our October subscription box. This month please welcome to your collection: Haworthia Venosa, Pachyveria Little Jewel, Echeveria Lola and Echeveria Minima. Read on to find out more about them and their care instructions.
Haworthia Venosa
Haworthia venosa subsp. tessellata produces small rosettes of chubby triangular leaves with pale green web-like marking. The leaves are firm, recurved, and have sharp tips. The upper surface is firm, translucent and has tiny white teeth. The lower surface is rough and dark green. The leaves can turn reddish if grown under full sun. Haworthia venosa subsp. tessellata produces small white tubular flowers in summer.
Light: Bright light, but not direct sunlight
Soil: Use a cactus mix or very fast-draining potting soil mixed with sand
Water: Water only when soil feels dry to the touch and then drain completely. Never let the plant sit in water.
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Pachyveria Little Jewel
Pachyveria Compactum is a beautiful succulent with beautiful powdery blue gray pointed leaves that develop deep wine color tips in cold weather. The leaves have pretty white veins that resemble cuts on gemstones, hence its nickname "Little Jewel". Pachyveria Compactum produces pinkish orange flowers that have pale yellow center in late spring. It grows best in part sun or light shade.
Light: Full Sun to Part shade
Soil: Fast Draining Soil
Bloom Time: Winter, Spring
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Echeveria Lola
Echeveria Lola is a popular Echeveria species that forms beautiful pale gray green rosettes of powdery pointed symmetrical leaves. The mature tight rosette resembles the look of a rosebud, which is a perfect choice for a gift. Echeveria Lola is a hybrid between Echeveria Lilacina & Echeveria Derenbergii, two also widely popular Echeveria Species. In spring, it produces coral bell-shaped flowers with pink yellow tips.
Soil: well draining soil
Light: bright but indirect sunlight
Water: Avoid letting water sit for too long in the rosette to prevent rot and fungal diseases.
Care instruction: Dead leaves should be removed from the plant as soon as possible to ward off pests.
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Echeveria Minima
Echeveria Minima is native to Mexico. It is a cute miniature Echeveria that freely produces offets, forming tight clumps of lovely little rosettes. Echeveria Minima has short chubby silvery blue leaves tipped with pink or deep purple. In late spring, it produces orange bell shaped flowers.
Light: Partial Sun
Soil: Cactus potting mix
Fertilizer: Feed every 2 weeks
Water: Avoid letting water sit for too long in the rosette to prevent rot and fungal diseases.
Care instruction: Dead leaves should be removed from the plant as soon as possible to ward off pests.
Zone 10a 30 to 35 °F
Zone 10b 35 to 40 °F
Zone 11 above 40 °F
We hope this complete care guide will be helpful for you when you get your new Subscription Box this month. You can expect to receive from 1 to 4 of the plants featured, depending on the subscription plan you chose. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
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