How to Grow Echeveria 'Lola'
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Echeveria 'Lola'
Echeveria × 'Lola'
succulentEcheveria 'Lola' is a compact succulent hybrid with stunning rose-pink to coral-colored leaves arranged in tight rosettes. This drought-tolerant plant produces delicate bell-shaped flowers in spring and is prized for its ornamental foliage that intensifies in color during cooler months and bright light.
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Example Echeveria 'Lola' timeline · Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6b)
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Plant Echeveria 'Lola'
Around Apr 17Near Pittsburgh's average last spring frost.
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Tend & protect
Late spring–summerWatering, feeding, and pest-watch reminders.
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Harvest Echeveria 'Lola'
Late summer into fallBefore the first fall frost (≈ Nov 8)
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Growing Conditions
Soil
Growing Zones
Find your zone →Thrives in zones 9b-11; can be grown in containers year-round in cooler zones
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Propagation/Establishment
2-4 weeksSingle leaves or small offsets begin rooting; minimal visible growth above soil
Keep soil barely moist, provide bright indirect light, avoid direct sun until rooted (2-4 weeks)
Vegetative Growth
3-6 monthsRosette expands slowly; leaves develop characteristic pink-coral coloring with increased light exposure
Increase to full sun gradually, water sparingly every 2-3 weeks, ensure excellent drainage
Maturation
OngoingPlant reaches full rosette size (3-4 inches wide); color deepens during cool season and bright conditions
Maintain full sun exposure, continue infrequent watering, fertilize lightly in spring with diluted succulent fertilizer
Flowering
4-6 weeks in springTall flower spike emerges with bell-shaped flowers in pink, orange, or red tones
Provide cool winter dormancy period (50-60°F) to trigger blooming, maintain light watering during flowering
Post-Flowering/Propagation
OngoingMother rosette may produce offsets around the base; seeds may develop if pollinated
Allow offsets to mature before separating, collect and dry seeds for propagation, remove spent flower spike
Companion Planting
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Common Pests
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Spray with isopropyl alcohol or neem oil; isolate affected plant; improve air circulation
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Improve drainage, reduce watering frequency, repot in fresh dry soil if severe, ensure pot has drainage hole
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Remove with rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab, treat with horticultural oil if infestation spreads
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Spray with strong water stream or insecticidal soap; rarely problematic on healthy plants
Uses
Container & Landscape Gardening
OrnamentalEcheveria 'Lola' is a premium choice for succulent gardens, rock gardens, alpine troughs, and container arrangements. Its compact size and stunning color make it perfect for small spaces, fairy gardens, and living walls. [source]
Indoor Houseplant
HouseholdExcellent as a windowsill or desk plant requiring minimal care and water. Works well in terrariums, dish gardens, and office environments where low-maintenance greenery is desired. [source]
Pollinator Support
WildlifeThe spring flowers attract bees, hoverflies, and other pollinators, supporting local pollinator populations while adding springtime visual interest. [source]
Wedding & Event Decor
CraftPopular in succulent bouquets, wedding favors, and event centerpieces due to its attractive form, color, and durability. Can be grown en masse for large-scale arrangements. [source]
Traditional Uses
MedicinalLike other Echeveria species, traditionally used in some cultures for minor skin irritations and as a general wellness plant, though scientific evidence is limited. [source]
This is not medical advice. LizPlants is not a medical resource. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before using plants medicinally.
Harvest Tips
Not harvested in traditional sense. For propagation: gently separate offsets from mother plant in spring or summer when they have developed roots; allow separated pieces to callous for 3-5 days before replanting. Collect seeds from dried flower pods in late spring.
Fun Facts
- 🌱 Echeveria 'Lola' is a hybrid of uncertain parentage, likely involving Echeveria derenbergii and possibly Echeveria agavoides; its exact breeding history is not well documented.
- 🌱 The rosettes can change color dramatically based on seasonal light and temperature—turning more vibrant pink-red in cool seasons and under intense sunlight, while becoming paler green in shade or warmth.
- 🌱 Despite being a hybrid, 'Lola' can produce viable seeds if cross-pollinated with compatible Echeveria species, allowing gardeners to create their own new succulent varieties.
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