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Posted: Oct/05/2009 9:19 AM PST
What should I do with my echevaria for the winter? The first picture is the baby E in July that I grew from a snippet. The second picture is what it looks like now in October. The third picture is the one that I got in May. It is actually in a pot sunken into the ground in the Rock Garden. I have never had one survive, so now I don't know what to do with these this winter. Any suggestions for over-wintering them? I really love them and don't want to lose them. Attachments:    |
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Posted: Oct/05/2009 1:03 PM PST
pot them up an take them in the house for the winter...put them in a back room were they can have a dormancy period water them sparingly till spring then take them back out. |
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Posted: Nov/02/2009 1:42 PM PST
Oh, dear! I brought them in and the big one, the bottom one in the picture, looks horrible! All the leaves are shriveling up and dropping off. Is that what it's supposed to do? |
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Posted: Nov/02/2009 9:45 PM PST
How much are you watering them? They will loose some leaves yes because they are indoors now and they have to acclimate. But they should not shrivel up. What zone are you in? If you dont get freezes in the winter you can probably leave them outside just protect them from harsh rains and winds. |
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Posted: Nov/03/2009 3:12 AM PST
It was wet when I brought it in, so I haven't watered it at all. The leaves would turn brown, get mushy and flop off. I guess I should have left it outside in its hole, but I didn't know if it could stand the frosts. Yes, we get down below freezing in the winter and sometimes we get snow. What is my next step? I just don't know what to do now. |
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Posted: Nov/03/2009 4:53 AM PST
Wish I could help, Witt. Mine stay outside in the ground and in pots-but we don't get a lot of freezing weather. I would have left it out and just thrown leaves & mulch on top. It will need some sun, especially to dry out. |
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Posted: Nov/04/2009 8:52 PM PST
Witt if the leaves turn brown and mush that is to much water. Let them dry out a bit they will be ok. They are acclimating to the indoors..they will grow new leaves. This is time for them to rest and be dormant. Give them a cool place in the house if you can but not below 45 or so. Let them have good light but not sunlight. They will be ok. Water them very sparingly during the winter months and only when dry. RR |
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Posted: Nov/05/2009 6:37 AM PST
Isn't one of the "subjects" when we check in on overwintering sedums? Similiar, no? |
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Posted: Nov/10/2009 8:38 AM PST
Quote: Originally posted by witt It was wet when I brought it in, so I haven't watered it at all. The leaves would turn brown, get mushy and flop off. I guess I should have left it outside in its hole, but I didn't know if it could stand the frosts. Yes, we get down below freezing in the winter and sometimes we get snow.What is my next step? I just don't know what to do now. Witt, From what you describe, it seems your Echeveria had too much water before it was brought in (brown & mushy). Normally, the leaves will dry up (dessicate) & be easy to pull off...as a natural way of shedding leaves. Mushy condition indicates rot. Be sure you have drain holes in the pot. Does the soil drain easily/well? Good thing you brought it in, because it would not like frost, freezing temps or snow.  You do need to water it when dry - but not dust dry. It does need sun-as much as you can give it.My plants stay outdoors year-round, so I have no personal experience with special winter care. Here is a site that has good info on dormancy & care. Click on the "Dormancy" link once at the site: http://www.highlandsucculents.com/culture_guide.ht m#dormancy ~remove any spaces in the url~ Good luck! |
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Posted: Nov/12/2009 2:02 AM PST
Thanks, Ro. I'll give that site a looky. I think the lack of light had a lot to do with it too. This house has no light. I put the pot back outside in the sunniest spot that I have this time of year. Then I'll bring it back in if there is another danger of frost. We haven't had any cold weather since. |
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