Echeveria 'Raindrops'
Also known as: Raindrops echeveria
'Raindrops': each leaf carries a raised water-drop-shaped bump at its centre — a bumpy texture unique among echeverias. It comes from Garden cultivar, stays around Rosette 12–18 cm, and tolerates USDA 9b–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Echeveria
- Origin: Garden cultivar
- Mature size: Rosette 12–18 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Echeveria
- Origin
- Garden cultivar
- Mature size
- Rosette 12–18 cm
- Growth habit
- Compact rosette with a raised water-drop bump on each leaf
- Leaf colour
- Green with pink-edged leaves and central 'raindrop' bumps
- Flower colour
- Orange-pink
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Raindrops echeveria
About the Echeveria 'Raindrops'
'Raindrops': each leaf carries a raised water-drop-shaped bump at its centre — a bumpy texture unique among echeverias. The bumps redden in bright light.
Care and cultivation
Grow in a fast-draining gritty mix with bright light and morning sun. Water deeply only when bone dry. Remove spent stalks and dried lower leaves; handle leaves by the stem to protect the farina. Light: Bright light with morning sun; colour deepens with light. Water: Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Soil: Fast-draining cactus mix, 50% grit.
Description
Echeveria 'Raindrops' is a Echeveria succulent from Garden cultivar. 'Raindrops': each leaf carries a raised water-drop-shaped bump at its centre — a bumpy texture unique among echeverias. The bumps redden in bright light.
Identification
Key identification features: Green with pink-edged leaves and central 'raindrop' bumps leaves in a Compact rosette with a raised water-drop bump on each leaf form, reaching Rosette 12–18 cm. Also known as Raindrops echeveria. Nickname: 'Raindrops echeveria'. Nickname: 'Raindrops echeveria'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Echeveria 'Raindrops'?
Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Echeveria 'Raindrops' toxic to pets?
Non-toxic. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Echeveria 'Raindrops', supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.