Types of Echeveria Succulent Species

All types of echeveria succulent have a leave pattern which is in the form of rosettes. This means they form concentric shapes made up of individual leaves which are often triangular in shape, giving them a particular beauty. The rosettes of Echeveria amoena are small, but the individual leaves are plump and diamond shaped. The blue/green of these leaves appear to be almost turquoise, although they develop a pink tint when left in the shade.

Theis type of succulent plant is covered by farina. Also called epicuticular wax, it is a white powder that protects them against extreme weather conditions. The flowers that it develops are yellow with coral. They are relatively durable, lasting up to a month in bloom.

Not all types of echeveria have a known common name, but this one is also known as the lipstick echeveria. Similar to the agave plant, the leaves are geometric with the tips that extend outwards more than some other types of echeveria. They are waxy with a very shiny appearance and the tips can be reddish, as seen in the photo below. There are many varieties and hybrids which make use of this characteristic to heighten the red coloration. It produces red with yellow flowers.

Known as the white cloud plant, this species of echeveria is so-called due to its white leaves which have a pinkish tint in certain areas. This color is partly due to the farina, as well as the natural pastel color of the plant. The flowers are usually pink and coral. The leaves are a flattened diamond-shaped with upward-projecting tips. The rosette in this echeveria is slightly closed.

Commonly known as the Mexican snowball, the Echeveria elegans is one of the most popular and common of the genus. It produces closed rosettes with leaves facing a little inward, giving it the snowball shape. It is also found under the name God's throne or white Mexican rose. They are small and form colonies of several rosettes. The leaves are turquoise in color with farina that gives it a whitish glow. The margin is slightly translucent. The flowers are pink with coral.

While most of the different types of echeveria succulent we have named so far are light in color, there are darker varieties as well. Sometimes known as the black prince or simply black echeveria, Echeveria affinis pcitured in the photo below is noted for its leaves that are so dark, they can appear black. This tint can ranger in color, although it usually has a green center. It doesn't tend to be a plant with black flowers as these are usually red.

The tint of the black prince can be in a range from purple to brown to black. The rosette of this echeveria species has pointed leaves which grown slightly upward. If think a darker variety of echeveria might suit your home, you can use the link below to price the black prince:

More commonly known as the Mexican firecracker, this variety of echeveria succulent is noted for its relatively long, erect hairs. When viewed against the light, these give the boundaries of the leaves a whitish tinge. These hairs are known as glochids. Despite giving them an additional appeal as a type of ornamental plant, they can cause irritation when touched.

In addition to its whitish appearance, the flowers are red with yellow tips. The rosette is bowl-shaped, sunken in the center and has the ends surrounding it. The leaves are small and numerous. Sometimes they can be found with red margins. Price this type of echeveria succulent for yourself with the link below:

The largest type of echeveria succulent is the Echeveria gigantea, commonly known as the giant hens and chicks plant. It measure up to 24" (60 cm) in diameter. The leaves are equally large and round in shape. They have less leaves than other species of echeveria, but their large size takes up more space. It does mean the rosette is less distinctive.

The giant hens and chicks plant is turquoise green with slight pink tints. It is covered by some farina and it forms individual rosettes. The flowers are coral in color and have a turquoise sepal. They have a pink floral stem which can grow up to 35" (90 cm) in height.

Similar to the Mexican firecracker, the leaves are elongated and covered by fine short white hairs. They give it a velvety appearance which is why they are known as a plush plant. As these leaves are thin at the base, the stem is often visible, unlike others of the genus. The flowers are yellow with orange. They form colonies of several rosettes, and usually grow upwards to a maximum of 12" (30 cm) in height.

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Known commonly as la roseta, many classify this type of echeveria succulent as the most beautiful of all. This is due to its gray to light blue color covered by very abundant white farina. This combination gives it a unique hue. Its flowers are pink and yellow. The leaves are rounded and end in a small point.

Rather than being a different species of echeveria to Echeveria pulvinata, the leucotricha is a variation of the same species. It differs from the former due to the greater presence of hairs which make it look like it is covered in the fur of an animal. The rosettes grow by stacking several leaves, reaching a height of 4" (10 cm). Each leaf is diamond shaped, opening like a flower. The tips usually have a small brown section. The flowers are red in color.

Hybrids in this genus are frequent, an example is this resulting from the combination of Echeveria 'Mauna Loa' and Echeveria 'Barbillion', known as Echeveria 'Etna' . Its appearance is very peculiar due to its mature leaves that fall downwards and develop caruncles which are fleshy growths full of bumps. They look like an erupting volcano, hence the name of this type of echeveria. This is because of the Italian volcano Etna.

As shown in the photo below, its leaves retain the characteristic hues of echeveria succulents. It exhibits a palette of pastel colors ranging from pink, blue, turquoise and sometimes even dark purple. All these colors appear on a single leaf. The rosette grows up to 2 meters in diameter, under a large, thick stem.

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