Overwintering guide
How to overwinter echeveria 'lola'
Winter watering
Water only occasionally — enough that the rootball never dries out completely, no more. No feeding until spring growth begins.
The mistake that kills echeveria 'lola' in winter
Bringing echeveria 'lola' into a warm living room. Too much winter warmth forces weak, pale growth that collapses when it goes back outside — cool and bright beats warm and dim.
More echeveria 'lola' care
- Overwintering echeveria — the species this cultivar belongs to
- Overwintering echeveria 'lola' — our other guide for the same plant
- Full echeveria 'lola' care guide
- Echeveria 'Lola' temperature range
- How often to water echeveria 'lola'
- How to prune echeveria 'lola'
- Common echeveria 'lola' problems & fixes
Overwintering echeveria 'lola' — FAQ
Does echeveria 'lola' need to come indoors for winter?
Echeveria 'Lola' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 9 — winter lows around -7°C. That means it takes cool conditions but not a real freeze. Echeveria 'Lola' will take cool conditions but not a hard freeze, so the aim is a frost-free winter rather than a warm one. An unheated greenhouse, porch, conservatory or bright garage all work well. Keep it cool, bright and on the dry side, and it will hold steady until growth restarts in spring.
When should I move echeveria 'lola' for winter?
Move under cover before the first hard frost; back outside after the last spring frost.
How often should I water echeveria 'lola' in winter?
Water only occasionally — enough that the rootball never dries out completely, no more. No feeding until spring growth begins.
What kills echeveria 'lola' over winter?
Bringing echeveria 'lola' into a warm living room. Too much winter warmth forces weak, pale growth that collapses when it goes back outside — cool and bright beats warm and dim.