Top down view of various colored Echeveria rosettes.

Echeveria

Are you looking to add a little color and life into your indoor and outdoor spaces? Echeveria is a beautiful group of succulent plants found in arid climates that can thrive in warm weather outdoor gardens or as houseplants. They’re easy to care for, low-maintenance, and perfect for busy folks who don’t have the time or energy to look after more demanding plants. From choosing which type of Echeveria to buy, identifying soil needs for optimal growth, and learning how much sun exposure these beauties need—our guides below have everything you need know about caring for these colorful succulents! New to Echeveria? Start with our 101-growing guide.

Learn How to Grow Black Prince Echeveria

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Echeveria ‘Black Prince’ is a striking succulent with nearly black leaves arranged in rosettes. It reaches four to six inches tall and produces red flowers in late fall. Perfect for containers, rock gardens, mixed succulent arrangements, and as an edging plant. Learn how to grow Echeveria ‘Black Prince’ in this guide.

27 of the Best Echeveria Varieties

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With unique rosettes ranging in colors from icy blue to dusty plum, echeveria succulents are easy-care, frost-tender perennials that thrive in lean soil and arid conditions, making them an excellent choice for containers, xeriscape gardens, and as houseplants. Learn about 27 of the best echeveria varieties in this guide.

Learn How to Grow Topsy Turvy Echeveria

A close up horizontal image of Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy' succulents growing in a container.

Echeveria ‘Topsy Turvy’ is a striking, sculptural succulent with curled, silver-blue leaves that form a tight rosette. It thrives in bright light and well-draining soil with minimal care, making it a good choice for containers indoors or outside in warm climates. Learn how to grow Topsy Turvy in this guide. Read more now.

Tips for Growing Painted Lady Echeveria

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There are many types of gorgeous echeverias to choose from, but if you want one that has beautiful blue rosettes with leaves outlined in red, and a clumping, offsetting growth habit, put painted lady echeveria on your short list! Learn how to grow and care for painted lady echeverias in this guide. Read more now.

Learn to Grow and Care for Peacock Echeveria

A close up horizontal image of a clump of peacock echeveria growing in a rock garden.

Peacock echeveria is instantly recognizable with its blue, green, and pink leaves in symmetrical rosettes. It’s a beautiful and petite option for anyone who needs an easy-going succulent that will politely spread around the garden. Learn how to grow and care for peacock echeveria in this comprehensive guide. Read more now.

How to Grow Echeveria Succulents

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Echeveria plants are unique desert natives that thrive in dry, lean conditions. The plump-leaved rosettes come in many colors from icy blue to burnished plum and feature tall spikes of colorful, bell-shaped flowers. The perfect option for waterwise gardens and xeriscapes, here’s how to grow succulent echeveria plants.