The fabulous Rainbow Succulent is here to splash some color into your succulent garden! Like a standard succulent, these colorful cousins of theirs hail from the family Crassulaceae.

With the same gorgeous geometry that makes succulents a fan-favorite for any gardener, these rainbow variants throw some bright hues into the mix. The result is a gorgeous succulent that might just be the missing piece from your garden!

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And just to make things better, the leaves change color seasonally!

How great is that? This is good news too for the indecisive type of gardener. If you think the colors don’t go with the rest of your garden right now, you can just wait a few months.

Furthermore, you can see it as your garden’s very own way of looking like it’s changing moods.

The belong to the genus Echeveria, a flowering genus of plants that grow in Central and South America.

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While often limited to hues of green, the swashes of brighter hues on the rainbow variants feels like painting a coloring book with your favorite crayons.

But how do you take care of a rainbow succulent?

Like other plant species under the genus Echeveria, the Rainbow succulent just requires a few basics when you take care of one.

Keep the rosette free of still or stagnant water. Although water is great for plants, leaving water to sit on the succulent’s rosette can lead to rot and fungal diseases.

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Remove any dead leaves that fall beneath the plant. The sight and scent of dead leaves is a dinner bell for pests. Not only do you want to avoid them getting near your plant, you also wouldn’t want your succulent’s dead leaves to inadvertently draw unwanted pests to your home.

Water and sunlight are of course, a given

Make sure to keep the watering to a healthy amount. Don’t overdo it!

Repot them if it seems necessary. When the pots seem damaged or if the seasons get hot, it should be easy to tell. The soil has to be dry before you attempt to do so, however. Then remove the soil and any dead roots along with it.

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You don’t want those dead roots making their way into the new pot. The new pot needs fresh potting soil, obviously. Then give it a week before watering it.

These plants don’t like excessive watering, so keep that in mind

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They don’t like too much sun either. Indeed, these plants are their very own Goldilocks – Not too little and not too much either. It has to be just right. Wait for the soil to dry before watering again.

Rainbow succulents will really test your skills with tender loving care. Nonetheless, it’s rewarding to have some healthy, rainbow succulents to brighten up your garden.

Your main concern as far as pests go, are Mealybugs

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Mealybugs are small, white insects that love feasting and thriving on plants. Succulents are attractive to them, so you’ll have to watch out for them among other pests.

Does it seem like a lot of work to take care of Rainbow Succulents? Some people might think so. Never get any plants or animals that you’re not prepared to take care of. After all, taking care of them is a test in dedication and responsibility.

The Rainbow succulent might be better suited to experienced plant keepers and gardeners. There’s a lot of great advice on how to take care of plants, but some of the best advice you can listen to is to only get a plant you’re ready to take care of.

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Source: [Totallythebomb]