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15 Echeveria Species Everyone Needs and Where to Buy Them

Modified: Jul 31, 2023 by hroch · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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Echeveria is perhaps one of the easiest succulents to care for when they are raised correctly. Some of my favorite species are from the echeveria genus, and for a good reason. From bright crimson colors to lettuce-looking leaves, the variety is never-ending.

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  • 1. Echeveria pulvinata var. Ruby
  • 2. Echeveria Echo, Bloody Yan
  • 3. Echeveria imbricata
  • 4. Echeveria gibbiflora, Thanos
  • 5. Echeveria, var. Rainbow or West Rainbow
  • 6. Echeveria agavoides, var. Ebony
  • 7. Echeveria purpusorum
  • 8. Echeveria, Mexican Pulidonis
  • 9. Echeveria, var. Hearts Delight
  • 10. Echeveria gibbiflora, Ruffles
  • 11. Echeveria linguas
  • 12. Echeveria laulensis
  • 13. Echeveria Pinky Trumpet
  • 14. Echeveria hortencia
  • 15. Echeveria crispate, Beauty

1. Echeveria pulvinata var. Ruby

Echeveria pulvinata var. Ruby with beautiful red foliage.
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  • Etsy
Maximum Height12 inches
Maximum Width2 feet and up
Watering NeedsWater regularly in summer and spring, water monthly in the winter
Soil NeedsWell-draining mix at pH 6
Light NeedsFull sun
Hardiness Zone(s)10 and up
Bloom ColorYellow and Orange
Bloom TypeBell Shape
Leaf TypeHairy, pointed oval
Growth TypeLoose rosette

If you are looking for a carpet of velvety red, then this is the succulent for you.  Ruby or Ruby Slippers grows into a wide carpet of echeveria rosettes with elongated leaves. The margins tend to stay red year-round; however, their most beautiful colors appear under more stressful conditions.

2. Echeveria Echo, Bloody Yan

Echeveria Echo, Bloody Yan with beautiful orange foliage.
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  • Etsy
Maximum Height5 inches
Maximum Width6 inches
Watering NeedsBi-weekly when dormant, weekly during the growing season
Soil NeedsFast draining and slightly acidic
Light NeedsFull morning sun
Hardiness Zone(s)9 and up
Bloom ColorRed
Bloom TypeBell
Leaf TypeFull linear with oval pointed tip
Growth TypeClustered Rosettes

Bloody Yan, also known as Jam or Bloody Echo, is a petite species of variegated echeveria. The light yellow leaves can also become dark green, but the most attractive part of this species is the splashes of bloody red that cover the leaves. 

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3. Echeveria imbricata

Echeveria imbricata held by hand.
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  • Mountain Crest Gardens
  • Etsy
  • Amazon
Maximum Height8 inches
Maximum Width6 inches
Watering NeedsWeekly watering for prolific growth, bi-weekly watering for potted plants.
Soil NeedsMore sandy soil
Light NeedsPartial sun to full sun
Hardiness Zone(s)9 and up
Bloom ColorOrange Red
Bloom TypeBell Shape
Leaf TypeObovate or elongated oval
Growth TypeClumping rosette with easily removable pups

Also known as Blue Rose, E. imbricata is a beautiful example of echeveria with wide oval leaves, compact rosettes, and gorgeous coloring. The center of the rosettes tends to be more blue, thanks to a coating of farina. Older leaves will be more green in color, which gives a deep glowing effect to the rosette.

4. Echeveria gibbiflora, Thanos

Echeveria gibbiflora, Thanos with beautiful purple-wrinkly foliage.
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  • Etsy
Maximum Height12 inches
Maximum Width16 inches
Watering NeedsBi-weekly watering
Soil NeedsWell-draining general mix
Light NeedsFull sun
Hardiness Zone(s)9 and above
Bloom ColorRed and yellow
Bloom TypeBell shaped
Leaf TypeUndulating margins with linear shape and irregular caruncles
Growth TypeSingle Rosette

If you are looking for something truly dark and mysterious, then you need Thanos. This species, when under the right conditions, has a deep brown-black coloration with caruncles that are slightly lighter. Accents of yellow make this plant seem otherworldly.

5. Echeveria, var. Rainbow or West Rainbow

Echeveria, var. Rainbow or West Rainbow grows in a black pot.
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  • Etsy
Maximum Height5 inches
Maximum Width6 inches
Watering NeedsOnly when completely dry
Soil NeedsQuick draining
Light NeedsFull indirect sun
Hardiness Zone(s)10 and above
Leaf TypeOval and pointed at both ends; Leaves can curl.
Growth TypeSlow growing rosette; can grow larger stems

As a more tender species of echeveria, West Rainbow is very susceptible to rot and other diseases. This makes it one of the more difficult species to grow.  However, the difficulty is worth it just to see the beautiful blues, pinks, whites, yellows, and greens that this species shifts through year-round.

6. Echeveria agavoides, var. Ebony

Echeveria agavoides, var. Ebony grows in a black pot.
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  • Etsy
Maximum Height6 inches
Maximum Width12 inches
Watering NeedsBi-weekly throughout the year
Soil NeedsWell-draining soil
Light NeedsFull sun
Hardiness Zone(s)10 and up
Bloom ColorLight red with yellow tips
Bloom TypeTubular
Leaf TypeOvate without spines and smooth margins
Growth TypeUsually a single rosette; can cluster.

A beautiful species native to Mexico, the deep green base of the leaves contrasts beautifully with the oxblood red tips. The tips and margins of the leaves stay red year-round, but higher-stress situations will cause this species to get redder.

7. Echeveria purpusorum

Echeveria purpusorum on a palm of the hand.
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  • Mountain Crest Gardens
  • Etsy
  • Amazon
Maximum Height3 inches
Maximum Width3 inches
Watering NeedsBi-weekly if dry
Soil NeedsWell-draining
Light NeedsPartial sun (leaves will turn brown in full sun)
Hardiness Zone(s)10 and up
Bloom ColorDark red with yellow tips
Bloom TypeBell shape
Leaf TypeSharp triangle with thick oval centers
Growth TypeSlow-growing rosette; rarely produces offsets

Here’s a very evasive species that is hard to find. You can easily find multiple hybrids of E. purpusorum however finding the original is difficult. With oxblood margins that form a pyramid-like design on the thick triangular leaves, it’s easy to see why this species is hardly ever in stock!

8. Echeveria, Mexican Pulidonis

Two Echeveria, Mexican Pulidonis grows in pots.

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  • Mountain Crest Gardens
  • Etsy
  • Amazon
Maximum Height3 inches
Maximum Width6 inches
Watering NeedsBi-weekly
Soil NeedsQuick-draining
Light NeedsFull sun
Hardiness Zone(s)10 and up
Bloom ColorYellow (buttery)
Bloom TypeBell shape
Leaf TypeElongated and spoon like
Growth TypeCompact rosette

Similar to the fuzzy leaves of Ruby slippers, Mexican Pulidonis is a gorgeous fluffy echeveria with red margins and even red-tipped leaves when under more stressful conditions and direct sunlight. Even when not in direct sunlight, Mexican Pulidonis turns a light lime green with a white haze of cilia.

9. Echeveria, var. Hearts Delight

Echeveria, var. Hearts Delight with beautiful pink foliage.
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  • Etsy
Maximum Height4 inches
Maximum Width8 inches
Watering NeedsWater when the top inch of soil is dry during spring and fall; water when dry in winter.
Soil NeedsQuick-draining
Light NeedsMorning and evening sun
Hardiness Zone(s)9 and up
Bloom ColorReddish Orange
Bloom TypeTubular star
Leaf TypeSemi-heart-shaped ends with linear bases.
Growth TypeSolitary rosette; may produce offsets.

Part of the same gene pool as Teardrops Echeveria, Hearts Delight takes on a whole new shape. With heart-like leaves and light pink coloration throughout the year, it’s no wonder the species is so desired. The caruncles can also appear to be heart-shaped as well.

10. Echeveria gibbiflora, Ruffles

Echeveria gibbiflora, Ruffles with beautiful lettuce-pink foliage.

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  • Etsy
Maximum Height12 inches
Maximum Width16 inches
Watering NeedsBi-weekly; water at the base of succulent
Soil NeedsWell-draining
Light NeedsFull indirect sun
Hardiness Zone(s)9 and up
Bloom ColorPurple
Bloom TypeInflorescence of bells
Leaf TypeRuffled margins, varied spoon-like shapes
Growth TypeRosette with stemmed offsets

Gibbiflora is a type of echeveria that I tend to call a lettuce-top echeveria.  They look very similar to lettuce heads that are growing but with much more vibrant colors. Each leaf has a deep purplish-pink color that fades to green at the center of the rosette.

11. Echeveria linguas

Echeveria linguas held by hand.
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  • Etsy
Maximum Height10 inches
Maximum Width10 inches
Watering NeedsBi-weekly or if dry; water at the base of the plant or bottom water.
Soil NeedsWell-draining
Light NeedsFull indirect sun or partial shade
Hardiness Zone(s)10 and up
Bloom ColorRed
Bloom TypeTubular
Leaf TypeSpatula shaped; covered in caruncles
Growth TypeClumping rosette

If you want a beautiful caruncle-covered echeveria, then this is the species for you. The caruncles bend the leaves so that they look like an opening rose. The leaves are very broad and rounded compared to other leaves.  The margins don’t undulate like other species of caruncled echeveria. 

12. Echeveria laulensis

Echeveria laulensis grows in a black pot.
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  • Mountain Crest Gardens
  • Etsy
Maximum Height3 inches
Maximum Width4 inches
Watering NeedsBi-weekly if dry
Soil NeedsWell-draining
Light NeedsFull sun
Hardiness Zone(s)10 and up
Bloom ColorRed to yellow tip
Bloom TypeBell-shaped
Leaf TypeBlunt oval with spine
Growth TypeRosette with plenty of offsets

Yet another rare and wonderful species of succulent, E. laulensis is hard to get a hold of. You’ll be fighting to get it in your cart thanks to the beautiful deep blue-purple leaves and deep black margins with a black spine on each leaf.

13. Echeveria Pinky Trumpet

Echeveria Pinky Trumpet with beautiful pink foliage grows in a clay pot.

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  • Etsy
Maximum Height5 inches
Maximum Width10 inches
Watering NeedsBi-weekly if dry
Soil NeedsWell-draining
Light NeedsFull indirect sun
Hardiness Zone(s)10 and up
Bloom ColorPastel orange and yellow
Bloom TypeStar shaped inflorescence
Leaf TypeTubular
Growth TypeClump forming; semi-rosette

Perhaps one of the most interesting species of echeveria, Pinky Trumpet leaves wrap themselves up into tubes and very rarely unfurl. When not in full sunlight, the leaves are glowing green with blue centers, but when in the sun, the leaves turn a beautiful pinkish-red color.

14. Echeveria hortencia

Echeveria hortencia with deep-purple foliage grows in a black pot.
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Buy it from:

  • Etsy
  • Amazon
Maximum Height6 inches
Maximum Width12 inches
Watering NeedsBi-weekly when dry; water at the base
Soil NeedsWell-draining
Hardiness Zone(s)9 and above
Bloom ColorRed-orange
Bloom TypeBell-shaped
Leaf TypeWavy spoon-shaped leaves
Growth TypeQuick growing rosette

As one of the larger species of succulent, this is a quick-growing and deep purple species that loves to confuse owners with its flower buds. Each blooming stem looks as though it is going to turn into another deep purple and lime green chick, but instead surprises you with a red stalk with equally beautiful red flowers.

15. Echeveria crispate, Beauty

Echeveria crispate held by hand.
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Buy it from:

  • Etsy
  • Amazon
Maximum HeightOver 3 inches
Maximum Width5 inches or more
Watering NeedsBi-weekly when dry
Soil NeedsWell-draining
Hardiness Zone(s)10 and up
Bloom ColorRed to orange
Bloom TypeThick bell
Leaf TypeThick, spoon-shaped, and wavy
Growth TypeRosette

This tender species is covered in farina, which gives it a beautiful wintery look and feel. The leaves are undulate, which makes this species look a little like a small version of Topsy Turvy. Fortunately, this species isn’t as hard to find, but it can be finicky when it comes to light. Watch closely for any changes to the leaves!

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