How Much Light Does Echeveria Need? PPFD & DLI

Lots of light to avoid stretching. Little water.

  • Peak PPFD: 300–600 µmol/m²/s
  • Peak DLI: 10–18 mol/m²/d
  • Air temperature: 18–26 °C
  • Relative humidity: 30–50 %
  • VPD target: 1–1.5 kPa
  • Do not leave the substrate dry for more than 10 days

Targets per growth stage

StageFrom dayPPFDDLIPhotoperiodpHEC
Mature0300–600 µmol/m²/s10–18 mol/m²/d14 h6–70.5–1

Watering

Needs high light to avoid stretching (etiolation). Minimal water.