Echeveria johnsonii

Rare and unusual

Echeveria johnsonii

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At a glance

Light: Plein soleil5 heures d'ensoleillement et plus
Lowest temperature: 0°C Keep it frost free
Mature size: 20 cm x 10 cm Height x width
Growability: DébutantWhat this means

Where it grows best and how to care for it

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What arrives

Sent by Royal Mail, with tracking
Unless stated otherwise, grown in a 6cm pot and around 5-7cm wide. Size guide
Sent bare-root, so it travels safely. Why we ship without pots and soil
Packed without plastic, apart from the plant label
Grown at our nursery in Cornwall and picked by hand for your order

The plant you receive may not look exactly like the photos.

Le charmant Echeveria johnsonii forme de multiples tiges atteignant 10 cm de hauteur, chaque branche portant de délicates et fines feuilles vert émeraude.

L'Echeveria johnsonii, une espèce originaire de l'Équateur, pousse dans les régions arides et sèches aux côtés des graminées, des cactus et des Agaves. Les fines feuilles vert émeraude présentent une légère coloration rouge à l'extrémité de chaque feuille, ces marques étant plus prononcées en plein soleil. Au printemps, il produit de hautes hampes florales portant une abondance de fleurs oranges. La forme et l'apparence de cet Echeveria lui confèrent une texture unique qui peut vraiment compléter une jardinière de succulentes mixtes.

We send everything by Royal Mail, and you'll get tracking updates once your order is on its way.

Standard: we send your order within 3 working days by Tracked 48, so it takes 3 to 5 days to arrive.

Super Express: order before 2pm on a working day and it goes out the same day by Tracked 24, arriving in 1 to 2 working days.

Our packaging is 100% plastic-free. The plant label is the only plastic in the box.

Your plants travel bare-root, nested carefully in the packaging.

Light

Plein soleil

5 heures d'ensoleillement et plus

Lowest temperature

0°C

Keep it above 0°C, so it needs protecting from frost.

0°C

Good places to grow it

Rebord de fenêtre ensoleillé
Véranda
Table d'extérieur
Table d'intérieur lumineuse

Growability: Débutant
Growth form: Branchement
Growth rate: Modéré
Mature size (H x W): 20 cm x 10 cm
Foliage colour: Vert, Orange

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On arrival

Unpacking and planting

Echeveria johnsonii is delivered bare-root and will need time to establish in its new pot. Unpack it carefully, remove the protective material and check that the rosettes, branching stems and roots have arrived in good condition. Avoid rubbing any powdery farina from the leaves.

Plant Echeveria johnsonii in the compost recommended in this guide and spread the roots into a natural position rather than folding or forcing them into the pot. If Echeveria johnsonii has a length of healthy bare stem beneath its rosettes, bury a suitable section of it in the compost for the best start. This will anchor the plant securely in its pot and encourage stronger root development. Stemmed Echeverias and rosette hybrids tolerate having part of a bare stem buried, but keep every leaf and rosette above the compost surface. Tap the pot lightly on the potting bench several times to settle the mixture without pressing it down heavily by hand.

Wait five to seven days before watering. This resting period allows small root injuries caused during lifting and transport to dry, reducing the risk of rot. After this, water lightly while the roots establish. Begin the normal watering routine once the plant is firmly rooted and showing healthy growth.

Keep Echeveria johnsonii in a bright, sheltered position during establishment. Protect it from intense midday sunshine for the first week, then introduce it gradually to the recommended light conditions. Temporary softness or the loss of a few older leaves is normal while the root system recovers.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost

Watering

Water Echeveria johnsonii thoroughly, making sure the entire root area is moistened and water runs freely from the drainage holes. Allow the compost to dry before watering again. Follow our 3 D's method: drench, drain and dry.

Check the compost and the weight of the pot rather than watering to a fixed schedule. During active spring and summer growth, a bright, warm position can dry the pot quickly and it may need checking several times a week, while cool or humid conditions slow drying considerably.

Water around the edge of the pot and towards the compost rather than pouring into the many rosettes. A branching plant holds several tight crowns where water can lodge, and moisture trapped between packed leaves can cause marking and crown rot, particularly during cool or still weather. Where stems and heads are crowded, tip the pot briefly after watering to let any pooled water drain away.

Water in the morning so the foliage and surface dry before nightfall, and reduce the frequency considerably through autumn and winter. Give a little water only when the lower leaves begin to soften. Firm rosettes tolerate a dry spell far more safely than cold, permanently damp compost.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost

Light and position

Provide Echeveria johnsonii with Plein soleil - 5 heures d'ensoleillement et plus. Suitable positions can include Rebord de fenêtre ensoleillé, Véranda, Table d'extérieur et Table d'intérieur lumineuse. Strong natural light keeps the branching stems short and sturdy and brings out the strongest Vert et Orange colouring across every head.

Avoid dark rooms or positions far from a window. Insufficient light causes stems to bolt and lean, rosettes to open and new offsets to emerge weak and pale. Because a branching plant carries heads at different heights, rotate the pot regularly so light reaches all sides evenly and the clump does not grow lopsided towards the window.

Introduce Echeveria johnsonii to direct sunshine gradually after winter, delivery or a period under cover, increasing the exposure over roughly ten days. Sudden strong sun can scorch foliage that has not adjusted, and inner heads shaded by outer rosettes are especially soft. Provide temporary shade during intense heatwaves if the leaves begin to mark.

Many of these Echeverias carry a powdery protective bloom called farina on the leaves. Handle the plant by its stems and pot rather than the rosettes, as fingerprints and rubbed farina stay visible until those leaves are replaced by new growth.

Compost and drainage

Plant Echeveria johnsonii in a fresh, free-draining mixture containing approximately one-third good-quality multi-purpose compost, one-third John Innes No. 2 and one-third horticultural grit or perlite. This gives the branching root system both nutrition and the open, airy structure it needs. Always choose a pot with unrestricted drainage holes.

Select a container that is only moderately larger than the root system. As the plant branches it will become top-heavy, so a slightly wider, stable pot helps support the spreading heads without leaving a large volume of unused compost that stays wet for too long.

Terracotta is a useful choice in the cooler, humid UK climate because its porous sides let moisture evaporate more quickly and air reach the roots. A thin layer of horticultural grit around the base keeps the lowest leaves and any resting stems away from damp compost and helps the surface stay open and airy.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost horticultural grit perlite

Feeding

Fresh compost should contain enough nutrients to support Echeveria johnsonii for approximately three to six months. When repotting in spring, a five to six-month slow-release fertiliser can be mixed through the compost according to the manufacturer's instructions.

If you prefer liquid feeding, wait until the plant is established and apply a balanced liquid feed at half the recommended strength every two to four weeks during active spring and summer growth. A freely branching plant supporting many heads appreciates this steady, gentle feeding. Apply it when the compost is already moist, preferably shortly after watering.

Stop feeding during autumn and winter as growth slows. Fertiliser applied in weak light encourages soft, stretched stems and vulnerable growth. Do not overfeed to force colour; strong light and correct drying matter far more.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost liquid seaweed feed

Winter care

The recorded minimum temperature for Echeveria johnsonii is 0°C. Move it into a bright, airy and protected position before conditions fall below this level. Most tender branching Echeverias are best kept frost-free, with temperatures of around 7-13 degrees Celsius holding the cluster compact without forcing weak winter growth.

Give Echeveria johnsonii the brightest position available during the shorter days, such as a greenhouse, conservatory or cool windowsill. Keep the compost mostly dry, giving a little water in the morning only if lower leaves soften and the pot feels light. Cold, wet roots are especially prone to rot, and moisture caught between the many crowded heads is slow to dry.

Do not place the plant directly above a radiator, as warm dry air with weak winter light stretches the stems while the compost stays damp below. Good airflow around a multi-headed plant is important, as still, damp air settling among the rosettes encourages rot.

Use high-quality horticultural fleece during short cold spells, draping it loosely so it does not press against the rosettes, and remove it in milder spells to restore light and airflow.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost horticultural fleece

Summer care

Spring and summer are the main growing seasons for Echeveria johnsonii. As light and warmth increase it branches actively, pushing out new stems, offsets and flower spikes. Check the compost regularly and water thoroughly whenever it has dried.

Keep greenhouses, conservatories and indoor growing areas well ventilated. Good airflow is especially valuable on a branching plant, where crowded heads can otherwise trap heat and humidity and scorch or mark the outer leaves. Provide temporary afternoon shade during exceptional heatwaves while keeping the plant in plenty of overall light.

Rotate the pot regularly so every head colours evenly and the clump does not lean towards the window. Remove fully dry lower leaves and any withered stem sections carefully, as these trap moisture and shelter mealybug deep within the cluster. This is also the ideal season to prune or behead the plant to shape it and to root the cuttings.

Flower spikes can be left for their display and for pollinators. Once they finish and the stem dries, cut it close to its base with clean snips rather than pulling it, which can tear the stem it grew from.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost

Repotting

Repot Echeveria johnsonii in spring when the roots escape the drainage holes, the branching heads make the plant top-heavy and unstable, offsets crowd the container, or water runs straight through tired compost. A spreading clump often needs a slightly wider, heavier pot as much for stability as for root room.

Allow the old compost to dry, then ease the plant out while supporting it beneath the main stems rather than pulling on the rosettes. Remove as much old compost as possible and inspect the roots, cutting away any brown, hollow or soft ones with clean snips. This is a natural moment to divide a large clump or remove a few heads as cuttings.

Position the plant at the same depth in a pot only one or two sizes larger. A length of healthy bare stem may be buried to anchor a leggy plant, but keep the crown and every rosette above the surface, as buried foliage rots easily. Fill around the roots without compressing the mixture, then tap the pot to settle it.

Leave the repotted plant in a bright, sheltered position for at least three to five days before watering, so any root injuries can dry.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost

Common problems

Loose, open rosettes and long, bare, leaning stems usually mean Echeveria johnsonii needs more light. Move it gradually into a brighter position and rotate the pot. Existing stretched growth will not tighten again, but a leggy branching plant is easily renewed by beheading and re-rooting the heads.

Soft translucent leaves, a loose crown, blackened tissue or a collapsing head are signs of excess moisture and rot. On a branching plant, check each crowded rosette individually, remove affected material, and allow healthy tissue to dry before repotting into fresh, dry compost. Keep water out of the centres and let pooled water drain from between the heads.

Outer and lower leaves naturally dry as the stems extend. Remove them once they come away easily and check the sheltered pockets between stems and heads for white, cotton-like mealybug, which favours these hidden spots. Treat any infestation promptly and isolate the plant.

Dry brown patches can follow sudden sun exposure, especially where farina has been rubbed away or on inner heads previously shaded by outer rosettes. Introduce direct light gradually.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost