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rare succulents
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10 Rare Succulents (and Where to Find Them!)

May 24, 2018 Posted by Patrick Grubbs

Table of Contents

  • Othonna capensis ‘Ruby Necklace’
  • Pachyphytum compactum ‘Little Jewel’
  • Conophytum subglobosum
  • Ariocarpus trigonus, Living Rock Cactus
  • Tephrocactus articulatus, Paper Spine Cactus
  • Haworthia truncata v. maughanii
  • Adromischus maculatus ‘Calico Hearts’
  • Echeveria x imbricata ‘Compton Carousel’
  • Gymnocalycium mihanovichii, Purple Moon Cactus
  • Haworthia cuspidata variegata

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You’ve been around the fat-plant block. You’ve got your ghost plants, your jades, your Lithops and at least a dozen different kinds of Echeveria. You scoff at people who confuse a Euphorbia with a cactus.

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You’re a cactus connoisseur now. The King of Kalanchoe, or the Princess of Pachyphytum. You gots the Graptopetalums.

So, what’s next? How do you prove to yourself (and the world) that you’ve reached the next level of succulent fandom?

Well, obtaining some of these hard-to-find succulents and cacti is a good start. Beware, though! Some of these rare succulents are hard to care for!

Click any of the following images to go find them online! All of the links are to live plants, not seeds. Buying seeds is always iffy.

Read Also: Gift Guide for the Succulent Obsessed

Othonna capensis ‘Ruby Necklace’

Zensability

Buy these from Zensability’s Etsy Store!

The contrast between the purple stems and the pale, greenish-pink leaves is astounding.

This particular plant, with the purple stems, is the ‘Ruby Necklace’ cultivar. Othonna capensis usually goes by the common name “Little Pickles” when it isn’t red/purple!

>> Get this on Etsy! <<

Pachyphytum compactum ‘Little Jewel’

rare succulents

SGC Succulents sells these on Etsy!

The thing that makes this little succulent so beautiful is the thin veining near the surface of the leaves. The straight lines and branching patterns perfectly emulate a faceted gem!

Read Related Article: The 7 Best Succulent Subscription Boxes For Plant Lovers

These show up from time to time in places like Home Depot or Wal-Mart. If you’re not lucky enough to snag one then, they are available online.

>> Get it Here! <<

Conophytum subglobosum

rare succulents

Mings Succulents on Etsy sells these little globular goobers.

Don’t be fooled – these aren’t Lithops. They do look like them, though!

Conophytum like this one are in the mesemb family – that’s the same family that includes Lithops and baby toes. These guys are a little less difficult to care for, but much more difficult to find.

>> Get it on Etsy! <<

Ariocarpus trigonus, Living Rock Cactus

rare succulents

This spiky guy is from TexThrownTexGrown on Etsy.

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There are only 8 different species in the Ariocarpus genus. All 8 look like aliens. They aren’t really cacti, but I can see where the confusion comes from.

They mature slowly, but eventually blossom with a beautiful wreath of white flowers that circles the whole plant.

>> Get it on Etsy! <<

Tephrocactus articulatus, Paper Spine Cactus

rare succulents

You can buy this at Succulent Source… if they have any in stock!

I like to call Tephrocactus articulatus “crazy-hair cacti”, but that’s a little disrespectful. They can’t help what they look like.

One thing is for sure, these guys have more bark than bite. That’s nice for a household with children or pets.

Note that these are a little fragile, too. The “nodules” will often separate and fall off. The good news is that you can just plop them on soil and grow a new one!

>> Get it on the Succulent Source! <<

Haworthia truncata v. maughanii

rare succulents

Several vendors sell these on Amazon!

Read Related Topic: 13 Rare Cacti (and Where to Find Them!)

Haworthia species regularly turn up as some of the weirdest plants. Maybe it’s because so many of them have transparent “windows” at the tips of their leaves.

This one is particularly fun because it’s chaotic. The leaves hardly ever grow in an ordered pattern, instead growing over, under, and around their neighbors. Every plant is unique!

>> Buy this on Amazon! <<

Adromischus maculatus ‘Calico Hearts’

rare succulents

This is from Leaf and Clay’s selection of rare succulents!

Fun story – I was given a tiny leaf propagation of an Adromischus by a friend a long time ago. We were both convinced it was a Kalanchoe of some sort for years.

Cut me some slack! They’ve both got opposite leaves and funny leaf shapes!

>> Find it on Leaf & Clay! <<

Echeveria x imbricata ‘Compton Carousel’

rare succulents

SoBeSuccs sells these beauts on Etsy!

You’ve probably seen this guy before. The Compton Carousel is probably the most popular and most sought-after Echeveria in the world!

For good reason, too. That pattern of variegation is divine. These succulents can sell for a couple hundred dollars for an adult specimen.

They’re pretty hard to find, but you can usually find a Compton Carousel if you check regularly.

>> Find it on Etsy! <<

Gymnocalycium mihanovichii, Purple Moon Cactus

rare succulents

Purple cacti… that’s genius. Why didn’t I think of that? Thanks, Leaf and Clay!

Just so you know, like most succulents and cacti, these wonderful colors are dependent on getting lots of sun. But when you do… whoo, boy! What a majestic hue!

I love this cactus in particular because it’s something that few people own, yet has ample supply. You can buy them on lots of websites, if you know to ask for it!

>> Find it on Leaf & Clay! <<

Haworthia cuspidata variegata

rare succulents

Two-tone has never looked better than this offering from Leaf and Clay!

That cream color on this variegated Haworthia is blowing my mind. I know, I have a weakness for the H., but come on! Look at that! It’s like a bowl of ice cream or something.

Combining ice cream and succulents, my two great loves, is worth trawling the internet for.

>> Find it on Leaf & Clay! <<


That’s the Sublime Succulents Rare Plant Roundup! What do you think? Have you been inspired to make new acquisitions? Do you want us to source more unusual fat plants? Let us know in the comments below!

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About Patrick Grubbs

Just a college kid sharing everything he learns on the path to transcendence via succulents.

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  • Tonya R Hahn
    · Reply

    February 20, 2019 at 7:34 PM

    Where can I buy these?

    • Patrick Grubbs
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      Author
      February 21, 2019 at 5:55 AM

      Each entry has a link to a website where you can find them!

  • Isabel Abreu
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    June 3, 2019 at 6:21 PM

    I Love suculent

    • Patrick Grubbs
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      June 4, 2019 at 3:54 PM

      Me too, Isabel, me too.

  • Kin
    · Reply

    June 26, 2019 at 11:13 AM

    Just received a tiny echiveria from a friend. Will it expand in size if i re-pot it to a larger pot? And how long does a succulent lasts for ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Patrick Grubbs
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      July 3, 2019 at 10:19 AM

      No, you want to keep your plant in a pot that is the same size. Once it gets too big for a pot, you can move it to a larger pot. If you move it too early it will grow a lot of roots instead of leaves.

      Succulents can last for several decades!

  • Shreesha
    · Reply

    March 4, 2020 at 3:00 PM

    Loved these but r they suitable for India?

    • Patrick Grubbs
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      March 5, 2020 at 12:29 PM

      Of course! Houseplants come from all over the world. They adapt quickly if you give them some love ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Cheryl carstens
    · Reply

    April 1, 2020 at 9:38 PM

    Could you tell me if you know anywhere I can purchase a haworthia obtusa crystal light blue transparent bonsai or any other colors?

  • Silvia Dรญaz
    · Reply

    April 18, 2020 at 7:59 AM

    Buen dia!!! Quรฉ lindaaassss!!! Gracias x los nombres!!! Soy de Tandil, Buenos Aires, Argentina. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ™

  • Sandra Mondragon
    · Reply

    May 12, 2020 at 12:58 PM

    Do not order with Sobesucc!!! It’s been more than I a week since I placed my order and have not received any information or updates on my purchases. I did reviews on this company and it’s all negative. He has beautiful succulents and such but wont return emails or answer on Facebook, save your money, time and please promote businesses that are honest and legitimate about selling succulents. I hope nobody else will go through this bad experience.

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