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Echeveria 'Lola'
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Echeveria 'Lola'
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~90–100% dry
Substrate
Gritty • Ultra fast-draining • Mineral-heavy • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–26 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Normal 40–50 %
Growth habit
Rosette-forming succulent perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Slow
Max size indoors
Max. height: 20 cm • Max. spread: 20 cm
Toxicity & safety
Non-toxic
Origin & habitat
Horticultural Echeveria cultivar
Outdoor growing
Outside from 10 °C · sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Echeveria 'Lola' – Rosette Symmetry, Pastel Tones, Drought-Tolerant Classic
Lola' Echeveria – Leaf Form, Color Shifts and Compact Growth
Echeveria 'Lola' forms near-perfect, symmetrical rosettes of thick, spoon-shaped leaves. Each leaf has a smooth, matte surface with tones that shift between icy lilac, silvery green, soft pink, and light blue depending on lighting and temperature. The tight, sculptural shape gives it a classic “succulent” look, while the color palette adds elegance to minimalist or pastel-themed setups.
This cultivar grows slowly and stays compact, making it ideal for windowsills, shallow bowls, mixed succulent arrangements, or as a standalone statement in terracotta. It’s easy to grow, highly drought-tolerant, and thrives with minimal fuss when given the right light and soil conditions.
Key features and physical characteristics
- Rosette size: Typically 10 – 15 cm across when mature
- Leaf texture: Powdery matte coating (farina) with thick, smooth leaves
- Color: Shifts between lilac, green, pink, blue depending on conditions
- Growth habit: Ground-hugging rosette, offsets over time
- Blooms: Coral pink bell-shaped flowers on arching stems in spring/summer
Background origin and growth habits
'Lola' is a hybrid created by famed succulent breeder Dick Wright in the USA, believed to be a cross between Echeveria lilacina and Echeveria derenbergii. It mimics arid-adapted growth, storing water in its leaves and growing best in dry, bright conditions with excellent airflow. Indoors, it prefers a south- or west-facing window and minimal water.
This plant is non-toxic and safe around pets and people, making it a great option for family households and open spaces.
Echeveria 'Lola' care guide
- Light: Needs bright light or full sun; at least 4 – 6 hours daily
- Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings – less is better
- Humidity: Prefers low humidity; avoid misting or enclosed spaces
- Temperature: Ideal range 18 – 26 °C; protect from frost
- Soil: Gritty, fast-draining cactus/succulent mix
- Repotting: Every 2 – 3 years or when roots fill the pot
- Fertilising: Use diluted cactus fertiliser once per month during active growth
- Propagation: Easy from leaf cuttings, offsets, or beheaded rosettes
- Hydroponics: Not recommended – prefers dry substrate
- Pruning: Remove dry lower leaves or faded flower stalks at the base
Common problems and what to watch for
- Stretched (etiolated) growth: Caused by low light – move to sunnier spot
- Leaf drop or rot: Usually from overwatering – let soil dry fully
- Mushy base: Sign of rot – remove healthy upper part and re-root
- Mealybugs: Inspect between leaves – treat early with neem or alcohol swabs
- Powdery leaf coating rubbing off: Normal – handle leaves gently to preserve farina
Tips for keeping 'Lola' thriving
‘Lola’ does best when left alone in a bright, dry space. Avoid overwatering, especially in cooler months, and always use a pot with a drainage hole. Rotate regularly to keep the rosette symmetrical, and don’t crowd it with other plants – it needs airflow to prevent mold or rot. If it gets leggy, you can decapitate and replant the top rosette – it will root easily with time.
Etymology and cultivar history
The genus name Echeveria honors Mexican botanical illustrator Atanasio Echeverría. The cultivar name ‘Lola’ was introduced by hybridizer Dick Wright, selected for its symmetry, soft hues, and resilience – it remains one of the most recognizable and widely grown ornamental Echeveria hybrids today.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
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