Soft succulent · Protect from frostOverwinter frost-free. Move indoors or to a frost-free shelter before freezing weather; avoid cold wet roots.
Plump leaves form small rosettes that can take on a soft pink blush, giving this Sedeveria a gentle contrast to stronger green plants.
What you’re ordering: the specific nursery type shown in this listing. Photos show examples from our nursery; your individual plant will vary.
LightBright light; introduce sun gradually
WaterLet the mix dry between waterings
SoilAiry, free-draining mix and drainage holes
Cold hardinessSoft succulent Protect from frost
Our nursery photo; individual plants vary in color, size, and form.
A closer look
What makes it different.
Offered here under the nursery name Bashful, it has also appeared in older listing text as Sleepy. Color is variable; ask us if a precise cultivar identification is important.
Echeverias form rosettes and may develop short stems or offsets as they age. Established plants can produce slender flower stalks above the leaves. Bloom timing, flower color, and mature spread vary; flowers are not guaranteed with a young plant.
The everyday essentials
How to keep it happy.
01 Find the right light
Choose a bright window indoors or a sheltered, bright outdoor spot. Introduce direct sun gradually, especially after shipping. Greenhouse-grown leaves can scorch if moved straight into strong afternoon sun.
02 Water with the plant’s needs in mind
Check the mix below the surface before watering. When it has dried, water the root ball thoroughly and let excess water drain. Empty any saucer. Adjust to the plant and your conditions rather than watering on a fixed weekly schedule.
03 Give the roots air and drainage
Use a free-draining cactus and succulent mix in a pot with drainage holes. If the mix stays wet too long, add a suitable mineral amendment such as pumice or perlite. Repot into a container only a little larger than the roots.
04 Adjust through the year
Check the soil more often during active growth. When growth slows in cool or lower-light conditions, water less often. Avoid leaving cold roots in wet soil, and move frost-tender plants to a protected location before freezing weather.
Keep the natural finish. Many Echeverias have a fine waxy coating called farina. Handle the container rather than polishing the leaves. Green, pink, lavender, or red tones can change with season and light; avoid harsh sun or severe dehydration to force a particular color.
Start here
The first few days at home.
Unpack promptly and gently clear away loose packing material. Begin in bright, protected light while the plant adjusts after shipping. Check the mix before adding water, and introduce stronger sun gradually.
Give the roots time to settle in the nursery pot before choosing a permanent container. Small cosmetic marks can occur on living plants. If something concerns you on arrival, take clear photos and contact us for help.
Know what you’re seeing
Pests & common growing questions.
Stretching or losing its shape?
Long gaps between leaves, a widening rosette, or pale new growth can indicate insufficient light. Improve light gradually. Old stretched growth will not compact again, so judge the response in new growth.
Soft tissue and damp soil?
Soft, yellowing leaves or a darkening stem can signal excess moisture and possible rot. Stop adding water, check drainage, and inspect the roots. Shrivelling can also occur when damaged roots cannot take up water.
Cottony clumps in leaf joints?
Inspect for mealybugs and separate an affected plant from others. Cottony clusters differ from normal hairs, waxy coatings, or raised leaf markings. Identify the pest before choosing a treatment and follow its label.
A mark on an older leaf?
A few dry older leaves or minor surface marks can be normal. Progressive tissue collapse, a darkening stem, or repeated unexplained leaf loss deserves a closer look. Check moisture, light, roots, and pests together.
A few useful answers
Before you choose your spot.
Can it grow indoors?
Yes, provided the spot supplies enough light and the pot drains well. Watch the new growth: pale, stretched growth generally needs more light. A grow light can help when window light is limited.
How can I grow more?
Many Echeverias can be propagated from an intact healthy leaf, an offset, or a stem cutting. Let a cut or detached end dry before setting it on or in a suitable mix. A damaged leaf may not form a new plant, and leaf propagation takes patience.
Will I receive the exact plant in the photo?
You receive this listing’s nursery type, not the exact individual photographed. Photos show representative plants. These are juvenile specimens, so color, size, shape, and the number of rooted plants can vary. Please check the ordering details below.
A few ordering details.
You receive a young plant of this listing’s nursery type in a basic plastic container, usually black or orange, approximately 2 inches wide across the top and 2 inches tall. The measurement refers to the pot, not a guaranteed plant width. Size, color, and form vary through the year.
Depending on the variety and how it grows, a pot may contain one or several smaller rooted plants; the number is not fixed. We select healthy plants from the stock available when your order is packed.
Delayed shipping is not available for these specific types because our nursery stock changes frequently. Please review our shipping information before ordering.
