Succulents are absolute wonders and delights to grow at home. This is because their low maintenance requirements coupled with their stunning looks make them irresistible all-rounders for gardeners all around the world.
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You must have heard of different types of cacti and even some particular succulents that have captured the heart of garden enthusiasts around the world. But have you ever heard of Echeveria succulents? If you haven't then you've really missed out so far. But we're here to change that!
Let's get into it and see 7 Echeveria plant types you can grow at home!
• 7 Echeveria Succulents You Will Love to Grow At Home
Whichever types of Echeveria you choose to grow in your home, you will definitely be super pleased to know that they are all super low maintenance and easy to grow once you know what to do. The first and most important thing to remember is that they do and will always need direct sunlight. Anything less and they will probably show you a little attitude. But apart from this basic need, you're good to go and keep Echeveria succulents in your space!
Here are 7 types you can choose from (just few of the many types):
1. Echeveria Lotus Chinensis
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The Echeveria Lotus Chinensis is a captivating succulent known for its rosette formation resembling a lotus flower. The fleshy, blue-green leaves of this stunner are adorned with a subtle pink hue, creating a delicate yet striking appearance.
This Echeveria succulent thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and requires minimal water, making it ideal for low-maintenance indoor gardening. Additionally, its compact size and slow growth rate make it perfectly manageable, thus making this the ideal plant for new and experienced gardeners alike.
2. Echeveria Laui
Are wonderfully unique plants your thing? Then you will absolutely adore the Laui Echeveria succulent! This stunner is a native of Mexico and boasts whitish fleshy leaves that develop a deep pink hue over time, as it grows. This succulent is also a slow-growing perennial known for its compact size and easy care requirements, making it ideal for all kinds of indoor spaces.
Its color and rosette shape make the Echeveria Laui a popular ornamental plant, giving it an edge over other succulents. Wondering how you can bring that pink hue to your plant? Simply get it plenty sunlight and watch it grow into its wonderful shades!
3. Echeveria Hybrid
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Just when you were probably thinking that Echeveria succulents cannot get any more beautiful, we're here to tell you otherwise! The Echeveria Hybrid plant is yet another succulent of this family that brings you the most wonderful looks paired with its fuss-free nature. This striking succulent also boasts a rosette growth formation but its leaves are slightly less fleshy. They are flatter and boast a vibrant pink near their border, as their leaves provide the perfect iridescent green-blue backdrop!
Keep them in direct sunlight and water them sparingly to watch them thrive. One thing to remember is that if you are looking to retain their vibrant hues, always keep them in the brightest light for most parts of the day, every day.
4. Black Prince Echeveria
Once you witness the beauty of the Black Prince Echeveria in person, it will take you no time to understand why people adore this plant so much! An absolute delight to have indoors, this stunner is a crowd-favorite with its dark green leaves. In reality, the leaves are so green that they appear black, thus earning the plant its name.
This stunner also does best when exposed to direct sunlight for at least 6 hours a day and retains its colors best in those conditions. With the right kind of love and care, these types of Echeveria can also reward you with the most wonderful red flowers in the winter months - which is what makes us believe that the Black Prince Echeverias are the most perfect small home decor plants.
5. Echeveria Pegasus
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Another slow-growing succulent with flat leaves, the Echeveria Pegasus houses immense beauty in its simplicity. When given the right kind of love, this plant grows in the most wonderful rosette shapes and produces perfect little offsets\chicks that you can use to grow other plants that look just like the mother Pegasus.
This stunner is easy to grow and does not demand too much of your time or attention. Just water it once in two weeks and watch it thrive! Moreover, the different coloring of the plant allow it to look vibrant and stand out among most other plants.
6. Echeveria Subsesilis Hybrid Silver
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Known for its upright growth habit and easy care requirements, the Echeveria Subsesilis Hybrid Silver plant will quickly become your favorite once you bring it home. This stunning succulent displays multiple colors in its leaves, making it a focal point in clusters of small home decor plants. Whether you want something that looks good or something that will just coexist with you without being too demanding, this plant is just what you need.
With the right kind of care and ample sunlight everyday, this Echeveria succulent will thrive in your space. Additionally, its silvery leaves are laced with a subtle pink border that can even grow with time. The key is just lots and lots of sunlight and infrequent watering!
7. Echeveria Doris Taylor
Last but undoubtedly not the least is the Wooly Rose Echeveria and you're really in for a ride with this one! Commonly known as the Echeveria Doris Taylor is a charming succulent distinguished by its rosette of fuzzy, emerald-green leaves covered in fine white hair.
This unique texture gives the plant a soft, velvety appearance, enhancing its appeal and effortlessly making it a focal point in all kinds of plant displays. With the right kind of care, the edges of its leaves may develop a pinkish hue in bright sunlight, adding to its visual interest. Echeveria Doris Taylor produces vibrant orange-red, bell-shaped flowers on tall stems, making it a striking focal point in any garden. Honestly, this is the most wonderful furry plant friend you can bring home as a beginner and an experienced gardener!
So, which types of Echeveria succulents will you be bringing home this time? Happy gardening!
