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Echeveria 'Red Lantern' 5.5cm

Name: Echeveria 'Red Lantern' 5.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: EchevRLantern5.5cm
Price: 3.0 EUR
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Echeveria 'Red Lantern'

Small rosette, red tips and a very determined look 🏮

Family: Crassulaceae • Pot diameter: 5.5cm

Crassulaceae Evergreen Very bright position Light watering Red tips

Echeveria 'Red Lantern' is a small, highly decorative echeveria with a compact rosette and fleshy leaves that develop red to orange-red tips when the plant is grown in a very bright position. The contrast between the fresh green base and the warm tones along the leaf edges gives it a clean, vivid presence without losing its elegant shape. Thanks to its small size, neat geometry and strong colour accent, it fits beautifully on bright windowsills, shelves, small pots and succulent compositions where low growth, a clean outline and intense but refined colour are needed.

Light

🌤️ Very bright

Good light helps it keep a compact rosette and stronger red tips.

Watering

💧 Light

Water only when the substrate has dried well.

Substrate

🧱 Well-draining

Succulent mix with fast drying and good aeration.

Colour

🏮 Red tips

Warm tones become clearer with strong light and the right drying cycle.

What makes it special

🏮 Compact rosette with a green base and red to orange-red leaf tips.
🌿 Fleshy leaves with a clean outline and neat geometric growth.
✨ Ideal for small pots and compositions where warm colour intensity is needed.

Ideal use

🪴 In a small pot on a bright windowsill, shelf or desk.
☀️ On a sheltered balcony with gentle morning or afternoon sun.
🌵 In succulent compositions with low growth, clean form and warm colour contrasts.

Where to place it

Place it in a very bright position, ideally near a window with plenty of natural light or in a sheltered outdoor spot with gentle direct sun. Echeveria 'Red Lantern' looks best when it receives enough light to keep a compact rosette and clear red tips, while exposure to strong summer sun should be gradual. In low light, it may become greener and the rosette may open up. The pot needs excellent drainage and the substrate should dry well between waterings.

Plant pairings

With grey-green echeverias and Pachyphytum, so the red tips of Echeveria 'Red Lantern' stand out more clearly.
With small Haworthia, Gasteria and low Crassula, for a composition with shared needs for light, drainage and sparse watering.
With pale succulents in glaucous, cream or silver-green foliage, so the red works as a warm contrast within the planting.

Composition goal: a bright dry-style planting with low height, clean geometry, colour intensity and plants that share needs for aeration and fast drainage.

Origin of the variety click to read

Taxonomic history: Echeveria belongs to the family Crassulaceae, a large group of succulents with fleshy leaves, rosette growth and important adaptation to conditions where water storage is essential for plant survival. Echeveria 'Red Lantern' is cultivated for its compact rosette, vivid green leaf base and warm red tones that become more intense in bright light.

Natural group & distribution: The genus Echeveria is mainly associated with sunny, rocky and well-draining regions of the Americas, with especially strong presence in Mexico. This natural background explains the variety’s need for strong light, light substrate, limited watering and good air circulation around the rosette.

Naming: The name 'Red Lantern' refers to the red to orange-red leaf tips, which become more visible when the plant grows in very bright conditions. The name mainly describes the colour effect of the variety, with the red appearing like a bright rim around the rosette.

Selection & spread: The variety is maintained in cultivation by vegetative propagation, so its key traits remain stable: small size, compact growth, fleshy leaves and a tendency to develop red tips under good light conditions. In young plants or softer light, the green tone may be more dominant.

1) Light: Place it in a very bright spot. Plenty of light helps the rosette stay compact and enhances the red tips of the leaves.

2) Watering: Water only when the substrate has dried well. Avoid permanent moisture at the base and water sitting inside the rosette.

3) Adjustment: Protect it from frost, heavy substrate and sudden exposure to hot sun. Gradual adjustment keeps the leaves clean and free from burns.

🔎 Detail	Information
🌿 Scientific name	Echeveria 'Red Lantern'
🪴 Pot/Size	5.5cm
🌤️ Light	Very bright position, with gentle direct sun and gradual acclimatisation to stronger light.
💧 Watering	Light, only when the substrate has dried well.
🧱 Substrate	Very well-draining succulent mix, with fast drying and good aeration.
🏮 Foliage	Fleshy leaves with a green base and red to orange-red tips in good light.
🌸 Flowering	May produce flower stems with small blooms on mature, well-lit plants.
🐾 Toxicity	Generally considered a non-toxic plant group; suitable for spaces with children and pets, with the basic precaution that plant material should not be eaten.

Tip 💡 For cleaner colour, keep Echeveria 'Red Lantern' in a very bright position and water only after the substrate has dried well. Frequent watering and low light reduce the compact form and the intensity of the red tones.

Did you know? 🤔 In echeverias, red tones often become more intense when the plant receives more light and grows with the correct drying cycle. It is a natural way for the foliage to develop stronger colour intensity.

Why you’ll love it info

🏮 It has a small, compact rosette with warm red tips.
🌿 It fits beautifully in small pots and bright spots.
✨ It brings colour intensity without needing much space.
🪴 With the right light and sparse watering, it keeps a clean, strong and well-shaped appearance.

Greenleaf for plant geeks — scientific facts nobody asked for 🧠 geek

🧬 Echeveria 'Red Lantern' belongs to the family Crassulaceae, a group of succulents that store water in fleshy leaves.
🏮 The red tones on the leaves become more visible in bright conditions and are part of the plant’s natural colour response.
💧 The rosette prefers full drying cycles. Permanent moisture at the base increases the risk of rot and leaf loss.
🌙 Like many succulents in the family, it uses CAM metabolism, which helps the plant reduce water loss in drier conditions.

How does it keep a stronger red colour? colour

Stronger colour is maintained with very bright light, gradual adjustment to gentle direct sun and sparse watering. In low light, it may become greener.

When should I water it? water

Water only when the substrate has dried well in depth. Avoid water sitting inside the rosette or at the base of the pot.

Is it good for a small pot? pot

Yes, it is very good for a small pot because it stays compact and has a strong decorative presence even at a small size.

Is it suitable for pets? pet-safe

Echeverias are generally considered non-toxic. Even so, it is best to avoid pets or children eating the leaves.

🔎 Note: Due to the natural diversity of plants, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the one shown in the photo. Shape, size and colour may vary depending on the season, growing conditions and the natural character of each plant.

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Echeveria 'Red Lantern' 5.5cm

Echeveria 'Red Lantern' 5.5cm

Echeveria 'Red Lantern'

Light

Watering

Substrate

Colour

What makes it special

Ideal use

Where to place it

Plant pairings

Echeveria 'Red Lantern' 5.5cm — Care & Tips

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