Echeveria 'Dongting'

About Echeveria'Dongting'

 Echeveria' Dongting', a succulent of Echeveria Genus in the Crassulaceae family, has ovate leaves with tips. There are grooves in the middle of the leaves. The leaves close in the middle and appear blue-green or whitish. When it thrives, its color will change to attractive pink, with some red spots and a beautiful near-transparent jelly color.

How to care for Echeveria 'Dongting'

Sun/Temperature: Echeverias need a lot of light to grow well. They should receive at least 4-5 hours of bright, direct sunlight daily, ideally 6 hours. If they don't get enough sunlight, they will become leggy instead of staying compact and may not produce flowers. Spring and autumn are growing seasons, and it is necessary to take temperature control measures in summer and winter. It would help if you strengthened ventilation in Summer. It is best to keep it below 90°F; in winter need to move it indoors and indoor temperature control above 41°F.

Watering/Soil: Overwatering is the biggest issue with succulents, so make sure to let the soil dry out completely before irrigating again. To prevent rot or fungal diseases that can be fatal to the plant, it is important to not allow water to accumulate in the rosette. At the same time, choose a soil with good air and water permeability to plant Echeveria 'Dongting'.

Fertilizer: Fertilizing Echeveria 'Dongting' regularly is unnecessary because it's used to grow in soil lacking nutrients. And most potting soils come with ample nutrients, which plants use to produce new growth. Once your Echeveria 'Dongting' has used up the nutrients in its soil or doubled in size, it's time to repot it into a bigger container. This should be done once a year to provide it with fresh nutrients.

Pest Control: Echeveria 'Dongting' is more resistant to pests and diseases, but some common pests and diseases can also attack it. It is necessary to detect and take control measures in time to ensure the healthy growth of plants. In case of pests and diseases, fungicides and insecticides can be purchased and used as directed in the instructions.

Propagation: It can be propagated by leaf. First, gently shake the leaf with your hand until the leaf is removed, then place the leaves in a cool and ventilated place and wait for the wound to scab over, which takes about a week. Next, find a large pot not too deep as a container and prepare the appropriate medium. Generally, a combination of peat soil, perlite, and vermiculite (ratio: 2:1:1) is used. If you have diatomaceous or Akadama soil, add some. Finally, put the leaves on the soil and wait a couple of days; it will grow roots.

More information

Primary color: Pink
Secondary color: Green
Bloom color: Pink
Cold hardiness: zone11a-13b
Product format: 2" pot
Suitability: balcony, Window, Garden
Propagation: cutting, leaf, seed
Special characteristic: easy to propagate, pet safe

We pack all shipments by hand. 

We have many years of experience shipping live succulents and cactus plants. We pay close attention to packing and have developed an expert shipping method. All succulents are packed and protected with polypropylene cotton (this is a stuffing used for dolls). We find this is the most effective material for protecting live plants while in transit. It is important to us that you are able to Keep going and Keep growing without any stress about the quality of the product or packaging.

Shipping Speed

In general, it takes 3 to 10 days for plants to arrive after you place your order. All orders will be shipped out 48 hours after you place them. We ship the orders on work days(from Monday to Saturday) and all year round. In normal conditions, it will take 3-10 days for you to receive the package. Estimated shipping times are offered as needed.

HOLIDAYS: During weeks in which a holiday occurs - Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, etc. - shipping may be delayed until the following week.

EXTREME WEATHER NOTICE: The Next Gardener reserves the right to hold shipments during storms or periods of extreme heat or cold. This is to ensure your plant does not suffer while it is in transit.

Winter shipping

We insist on shipping succulents to our customers all year round. However due to the extreme winter weather, although we pack succulents with as much protective material as possible, plants are still at increased risk of frost on their way to colder areas. We highly recommend adding one 72-hour heat pack to your order or you can request a hold on the package until it warms up.

Please note that The Next Gardener is not responsible for packages that suffer cold damage without a heat pack. We cannot control the weather. Order at your own risk.

Hawaii, Alaska, and Other US Territories

Fortunately, shipping is available to Alaska, Guam, and other U.S. Territories. However, due to numerous factors beyond our control, including customs checks and shipping delays, free shipping to Hawaii and Puerto Rico is not an option. And we can not provide the 14-day quality guarantee for orders going to Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The buyer will assume all risk of damage when a delivery is delayed. We appreciate your understanding.

Sorry. No International Shipping for now!!!