Echeveria 'Red Sky'
Product details
| Management number | 250425713 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$3.20 | Model Number | 250425713 | ||
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- Description
- Echeveria 'Red Sky' Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Echeveria 'Red Sky' is a drought-tolerant succulent from the Crassulaceae family, native to Mexico's mountainous regions where it grows naturally in rocky, well-draining terrain. It grows indoors and outdoors.
The leaves are thick and fleshy, arranged in tight, symmetrical rosettes that reach 4-6 inches across. Each leaf has blue-green to silvery-gray tones at the base with red-tinted edges that intensify under bright light. The foliage has a smooth, waxy texture with pointed tips that curve gently outward, creating a compact form.
During late spring and early summer, bell-shaped flowers emerge on tall stalks from the rosette center in coral-pink to orange-red tones. It is pet-safe and poses no threat if accidentally touched or nibbled by cats, dogs, or children.
You can leave it up to ten days without water. Move it outside during summer, though it needs protection from rain to prevent root rot. It remains sensitive to cold drafts from air conditioning or heaters, so position it away from vents and direct airflow.
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Echeveria 'Red Sky' grows well in bright indirect light or full sun but scorches in direct south-facing window exposure.
Water it deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings every 7-14 days.
'Red Sky' grows well in well-draining cactus and succulent soil mix amended with perlite or pumice.
It prefers temperatures between 65-75°F and is not frost-tolerant below 32°F.
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'Red Sky' is a slow-growing succulent requiring minimal fertilizer, just diluted cactus fertilizer monthly during spring.
It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 9-11 where temperatures rarely drop below 20°F. It grows outdoors year-round in Florida, California, Texas, Arizona, Hawaii, Louisiana, southern Georgia, coastal South Carolina, southern Nevada, coastal Oregon, southern Alabama, southern Mississippi, and parts of North Carolina with proper drainage and protection from excessive rainfall.
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Q: Is Echeveria 'Red Sky' safe for pets and children?
A: It is non-toxic and safe around cats, dogs, and children.
Q: What light should I provide indoors?
A: Echeveria 'Red Sky' needs bright indirect light; avoid direct south-facing windows which cause leaf scorch. East or west windows work well for indoor growth.
Q: How fast does 'Red Sky' grow and what size does it reach?
A: It is a slow-growing succulent that typically reaches 4-6 inches across, maturing over 2-3 years.
Q: Can I propagate at home?
A: Propagate 'Red Sky' through leaf cuttings or offsets that develop around the base. Allow cut surfaces to callus for 24-48 hours before planting in well-draining soil.
Q: Can 'Red Sky' survive outdoors in winter?
A: It can stay outdoors in autumn but must be protected from frost and brought indoors when temperatures approach 32°F.
Q: How do I know when to water?
A: The leaves on 'Red Sky' will look slightly shriveled or feel less firm when soil is dry. Reduce watering frequency in winter when growth slows.
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