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Echeveria harmsii 'Ruby Slippers': A form of a naturally occurring Echeveria species from Oaxaca, Mexico. It is also known as a Chenille Plant, Ruby Blush, or Red Velvet because it has a crimson, velvety coating to protect it from the intense sun of its rocky habitats.
'Ruby Slippers' is a sun-loving plant and needs protection from hard frosts, but a little bit of environmental stress like direct sun, drought, and cool weather bring out the brightest reds along leaf margins. It is wonderfully low-maintenance whether growing in-ground or in a pot, so long as it has great drainage and gets plenty of sunshine. It usually blooms in winter by sending up flower stalks covered with orange, bell-shaped flowers.
The rosettes will stay fairly small but the fuzzy stems beneath them will continue to branch and grow up to 10.0" long. Fortunately, 'Ruby Slippers' propagates easily from leaves and stem cuttings, so you can keep the plant compact by cutting the stem just below a rosette, leaving to dry 3-5 days, then planting the rosette on moist, well-draining soil to re-grow roots (more info).
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Green
All Seasonal Colors
Red
Bloom Color
Orange Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light, Full Sun
Maximum Height
9"-12"
Maximum Rosette Size
3"-4"
Growth Habit / Shape
Vertical Grower / Tall Stem
Seasonality
Blooms in Fall / Winter
Special Characteristic
Easy to Propagate, Showy Blooms, Pet Safe
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
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Do note, many succulents change colors seasonally and naturally lower light levels in winter can turn a plant more green. But they get vibrant colors back in the spring!
We try to ship plants with dry soil because that reduces the risk of rot, but that means that your plant hasn't received any water for a long time. Between the stresses of drought and repotting, it makes sense that your plant is turning yellow and shedding leaves.
Go ahead and give it a little water and, if it isn't doing better in a few days, email us at info@mountaincrestgardens.com with the following information:
1) Growing conditions (full sun, part sun, filtered sun, indoors, outdoors, etc.)
2) Soil used for planting
3) Watering schedule… See full answer »
1) Growing conditions (full sun, part sun, filtered sun, indoors, outdoors, etc.) 2) Soil used for planting 3) Watering schedule 4) Does the container have a hole for drainage?
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However, 65°F isn't too cold for many succulents. Especially once the radiant heat from direct sunlight in an south facing window is factored in, that you wouldn't feel in the air. The issue may have more to do with humidity than temperature. Looking at the relative humidity predictions for Stone County (just as an example) it's suppose to get over 70% in the near future! This makes watering more tricky as plants don't dry out nearly as quickly as they should and rot can set in as a result.
If your house is less humid than it is outdoors, then moving them inside may do them more good than shade cloth outside. In fact, shade cloth may only further prolong drying and exacerbate the problem.
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Succulents need grittier soil than other plants because they are adapted to dry conditions and store water in their leaves. Regular potting soil mixes stay damp for long periods of time, which can cause rot in succulents. Instead, use a sandy, well-draining soil so you can water thoroughly without leaving your succulent in standing water.
IN POTS…
See full answer »Our plants can be transplanted immediately upon arrival.
If you want to wait to transplant, they can remain in their original containers for up to a month. If the pots came in a plastic carrier tray, remove the pots from the carrier tray prior to the first watering.
Keep the plants indoors near a sunny window or outdoors under a roof (only if outdoor temperatures stay above your succulent's minimum hardiness temperature). Water only after the soil is fully dry by drenching from above with a faucet, hose, or watering can. Gently shake excess water from the leaves and allow containers to drain completely.
Fertilizing is not necessary, but it is a good option for succulent growers who want to encourage faster, larger growth. It can be used on mature plants with established roots. Only fertilize in the growing season (spring and summer for most varieties) to avoid weakening or burning dormant plants. Use a light touch and make 2-3 applications of low-Nitrogen, diluted fertilizer each year (N-P-K ratio around 5-10-10). You can find specially-formulated cactus / succulent fertilizers in most garden centers or go organic with compost tea or bone meal.
Example: Miracle-Gro Quick Start, diluted to half strength
