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Environmental Information Sheet
Native environment of Echeveria
Dry, rocky habitats from Texas through Mexico and into northwestern South America; exact range depends on species.
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Identification boundary
Use this sheet only at genus level until a label or diagnostic photographs establish the species.
Care translation
Provide very bright light, with gradual acclimation to direct sun, use a blend that is about one-third screened potting mix and two-thirds pumice, perlite, or coarse grit, and preserve air around the roots.
Care principle
To understand the care of a plant, understand its native climate and environment.