image from the Spruce/Cori Sears
Cloudy out this morning, so it seems not so nice but the temperature is at 31 degrees at 1:30 PM tonight a low of 29 then warmer on Tuesday with a high on Wed of 55 degrees. Unbelievable we will enjoy. Here are some popular succulents. I have posted one picture that shows some of them, but it you want to see the rest, you will have to goggle it. They are all copyrighted so don’t want to post the pictures. Succulents are in the heated part of the greenhouse and it is nice to see them when I go and feed the cats every day. Soon I will be out there working with them, but now working at the house/office. I am working on plant orders for next year. This is early for me, so hope we can get what we want. I will post some of my choices soon. Enjoy this warmer weather, and stay safe.
10 Most Popular Varieties of Echeveria
Written by Cori Sears The Spruce / Cori Sears
Echeveria is a genus of flower-shaped evergreen succulents that is native to the mountainous ranges of Central and South America. Echeverias come in a variety of stunning shapes and colors and are widely regarded as some of the most beautiful succulents. They are also some of the most prolific types of succulents, reblooming several times a year under the right growing conditions, with stunning orange, yellow, and red flowers. They are popular among florists, interior decorators, wedding planners, gardeners, and houseplant enthusiasts alike.
Succulents are some of the easiest plants to care for as they require very little attention, making them great for gardeners of all skill levels. They are versatile plants that can tolerate growing both indoors and outdoors, although most are not frost-tolerant. As with most succulents, echeverias require bright light, infrequent watering, and well-draining soil in order to thrive.
Tip
When watering Echeveria plants, always water the soil directly and avoid allowing water to sit on the rosette of the succulent, as this can lead to rot and fungal disease.
Echeveria is a large genus, with approximately 150 species and over 1,000 cultivars. Among these are several species of echeveria that are more popular due to their attractive appearance and undemanding care needs. Here are 10 of the most popular echeveria varieties.
Echeveria 'Perle Von Nurnberg' is arguably the most popular type of echeveria. It is distinguished by a solitary rosette of paddle-shaped, pastel leaves, with a dusty appearance. In lower light, the leaves are a muted grayish color, but turn bright purple and pink in direct sun. It enjoys bright light, infrequent watering, and sandy, well-drained soils. Echeveria 'Perle Von Nurnberg' is often featured in floral arrangements, container gardens, and wedding bouquets thanks to its stunning colors.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 10–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: Up to 5 inches
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Echeveria nodulosa, commonly known as painted echeveria, is a unique looking Echeveria species that is distinguished by its green leaves that are marked with vertical red stripes. Painted Echeveria requires plenty of sun and well-draining soil to thrive. It should be watered only once the soil has dried out completely as too much water can quickly lead to root rot. Unlike many other smaller echeverias, E. nodulosa can grow stems up to 2 feet tall, with rosettes reaching up to 5 inches in diameter.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 9–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: Up to 2 feet
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Echeveria 'Black Prince', commonly referred to as black hens and chicks, is a slow-growing hybrid variety of Echeveria characterized by dark purple-brown, triangular leaves. Black Prince grows in tight rosettes that grow up to 3 inches wide. They readily produce offsets (chicks) that start out light green and darken with maturity.
In the fall and winter, Black Prince produces stunning dark red flowers that emerge on tall flower stalks. To keep its vivid color, this plant requires regular exposure to direct sun. As with most Echeveria plants, Black Prince appreciates infrequent watering and well-draining soil.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 9–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: Up to 6 inches
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' is a unique-looking succulent with spoon-shaped, blue-green leaves that roll downwards along their length, giving them a curved appearance. It is a fast-growing variety that can grow up to 8 to 12 inches tall. It requires well-drained soil, , infrequent watering, and dry conditions in order to thrive.
Topsy Turvy can grow both indoors and outdoors, but will only do well outdoors in warm climates. If grown outdoors, note that Topsy Turvy is deer resistant. Thanks to its unique appearance and growing requirements, Topsy Turvy won the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the United Kingdom, Royal Horticultural Society.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 9–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: 8–12 inches
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Echeveria 'Dusty Rose' is a popular hybrid variety that is characterized by powdery violet rosettes. Each rosette can grow up to 8inches in diameter in ideal conditions. Dusty Rose appreciates full sun and infrequent watering, and as a hybrid, it is less frost-tolerant than most types of Echeveria. It can flower multiple times throughout the year and sports bright orange flowers that emerge on tall flower stalks. Echeveria 'Dusty Rose' should be planted in sandy, well-draining soils to ensure proper drainage.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 10–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: Up to 6 inches
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Echeveria elegans, one of the most popular species, is commonly called Mexican snowball or "hens and chicks" (though it shouldn't be confused with Sempervivum, which also is known by that common name). Echeveria elegans has bluish-gray leaves that form tight rosettes. This succulent does well grown both indoors and outdoors. It is easily propagated through leaf cuttings and by separating offsets (chicks) from the main plant.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 9–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: Up to 8 inches
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Echeveria 'Doris Taylor,' also commonly referred to as woolly rose, is a popular hybrid that is characterized by its unique green fuzzy leaves growing off short stems. In comparison to most of its Echeveria relatives, Doris Taylor appreciates filtered sun and only a few hours of direct sunlight a day. Propagation also takes longer with fuzzy leafed varieties, so exercise patience if you are attempting to propagate Echeveria 'Doris Taylor'.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 9–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: 3–5 inches
Sun Exposure: Filtered sun, part shade
This evergreen Echeveria hybrid features purple leaves with pink ruffled edges that get brighter in direct sunlight. Echeveria 'Neon Breakers' can grow up to 3 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter, and grows well outdoors as well as in container gardens. They can also be grown indoors as houseplants if adequate light is provided. As with most echeverias, echeveria neon breakers does not tolerate overwatering or frost. Be sure to plant this succulent in well-draining, sandy soil for best results, and move it inside during the winter if you live in a colder climate.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 10–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: 3 inches
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
This Echeveria variety is characterized by attractive green-blue, spoon-shaped leaves with prominent pink tips that grow in a tight rosette. They can grow up to 6 inches tall and 6 inches in diameter. It propagates easily through leaf cuttings and offsets and grows well in sandy, well-draining soil. Tippy flowers in the summer and its stunning orange flowers are sought after by hummingbirds. It can make an excellent addition to any garden, container garden, or indoor houseplant collection.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 10–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: 6 inches
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Ghost echeveria, formally known as Echeveria lilacina, is an attractive species characterized by silvery-gray, and spoon-shaped leaves, ghost echeveria does best in part shade; the delicate leaves can easily burn if exposed to too much direct sun, especially in hot climates.
During the cooler months, ghost echeveria can take on a more lilac hue. Ghost echeverias should be watered sparingly, and planted in well-draining, sandy soils.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 9–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: 6–10 inches
Sun Exposure: Part shade; will tolerate full sun
Overall, echeverias are low-maintenance, attractive succulents that make great additions to gardens, houseplant collections, and container gardens alike. Not only do echeverias add a tropical flair, but they are easy to maintain and easy to propagate. Give them lots of sun, a little bit of water, and well-draining soil, and you will have healthy echeverias that will reward you with stunning colors and flowers.
Taken from https://www.thespruce.com/popular-types-of-echeveria-
Till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty, Iowa beckmall@netins.net 641-794-3337 cell phone 641-903-9365
10 Most Popular Varieties of Echeveria
Written by Cori Sears The Spruce / Cori Sears
Echeveria is a genus of flower-shaped evergreen succulents that is native to the mountainous ranges of Central and South America. Echeverias come in a variety of stunning shapes and colors and are widely regarded as some of the most beautiful succulents. They are also some of the most prolific types of succulents, reblooming several times a year under the right growing conditions, with stunning orange, yellow, and red flowers. They are popular among florists, interior decorators, wedding planners, gardeners, and houseplant enthusiasts alike.
Succulents are some of the easiest plants to care for as they require very little attention, making them great for gardeners of all skill levels. They are versatile plants that can tolerate growing both indoors and outdoors, although most are not frost-tolerant. As with most succulents, echeverias require bright light, infrequent watering, and well-draining soil in order to thrive.
Tip
When watering Echeveria plants, always water the soil directly and avoid allowing water to sit on the rosette of the succulent, as this can lead to rot and fungal disease.
Echeveria is a large genus, with approximately 150 species and over 1,000 cultivars. Among these are several species of echeveria that are more popular due to their attractive appearance and undemanding care needs. Here are 10 of the most popular echeveria varieties.
Echeveria 'Perle Von Nurnberg' is arguably the most popular type of echeveria. It is distinguished by a solitary rosette of paddle-shaped, pastel leaves, with a dusty appearance. In lower light, the leaves are a muted grayish color, but turn bright purple and pink in direct sun. It enjoys bright light, infrequent watering, and sandy, well-drained soils. Echeveria 'Perle Von Nurnberg' is often featured in floral arrangements, container gardens, and wedding bouquets thanks to its stunning colors.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 10–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: Up to 5 inches
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Echeveria nodulosa, commonly known as painted echeveria, is a unique looking Echeveria species that is distinguished by its green leaves that are marked with vertical red stripes. Painted Echeveria requires plenty of sun and well-draining soil to thrive. It should be watered only once the soil has dried out completely as too much water can quickly lead to root rot. Unlike many other smaller echeverias, E. nodulosa can grow stems up to 2 feet tall, with rosettes reaching up to 5 inches in diameter.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 9–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: Up to 2 feet
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Echeveria 'Black Prince', commonly referred to as black hens and chicks, is a slow-growing hybrid variety of Echeveria characterized by dark purple-brown, triangular leaves. Black Prince grows in tight rosettes that grow up to 3 inches wide. They readily produce offsets (chicks) that start out light green and darken with maturity.
In the fall and winter, Black Prince produces stunning dark red flowers that emerge on tall flower stalks. To keep its vivid color, this plant requires regular exposure to direct sun. As with most Echeveria plants, Black Prince appreciates infrequent watering and well-draining soil.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 9–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: Up to 6 inches
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' is a unique-looking succulent with spoon-shaped, blue-green leaves that roll downwards along their length, giving them a curved appearance. It is a fast-growing variety that can grow up to 8 to 12 inches tall. It requires well-drained soil, , infrequent watering, and dry conditions in order to thrive.
Topsy Turvy can grow both indoors and outdoors, but will only do well outdoors in warm climates. If grown outdoors, note that Topsy Turvy is deer resistant. Thanks to its unique appearance and growing requirements, Topsy Turvy won the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the United Kingdom, Royal Horticultural Society.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 9–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: 8–12 inches
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Echeveria 'Dusty Rose' is a popular hybrid variety that is characterized by powdery violet rosettes. Each rosette can grow up to 8inches in diameter in ideal conditions. Dusty Rose appreciates full sun and infrequent watering, and as a hybrid, it is less frost-tolerant than most types of Echeveria. It can flower multiple times throughout the year and sports bright orange flowers that emerge on tall flower stalks. Echeveria 'Dusty Rose' should be planted in sandy, well-draining soils to ensure proper drainage.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 10–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: Up to 6 inches
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Echeveria elegans, one of the most popular species, is commonly called Mexican snowball or "hens and chicks" (though it shouldn't be confused with Sempervivum, which also is known by that common name). Echeveria elegans has bluish-gray leaves that form tight rosettes. This succulent does well grown both indoors and outdoors. It is easily propagated through leaf cuttings and by separating offsets (chicks) from the main plant.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 9–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: Up to 8 inches
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Echeveria 'Doris Taylor,' also commonly referred to as woolly rose, is a popular hybrid that is characterized by its unique green fuzzy leaves growing off short stems. In comparison to most of its Echeveria relatives, Doris Taylor appreciates filtered sun and only a few hours of direct sunlight a day. Propagation also takes longer with fuzzy leafed varieties, so exercise patience if you are attempting to propagate Echeveria 'Doris Taylor'.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 9–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: 3–5 inches
Sun Exposure: Filtered sun, part shade
This evergreen Echeveria hybrid features purple leaves with pink ruffled edges that get brighter in direct sunlight. Echeveria 'Neon Breakers' can grow up to 3 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter, and grows well outdoors as well as in container gardens. They can also be grown indoors as houseplants if adequate light is provided. As with most echeverias, echeveria neon breakers does not tolerate overwatering or frost. Be sure to plant this succulent in well-draining, sandy soil for best results, and move it inside during the winter if you live in a colder climate.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 10–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: 3 inches
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
This Echeveria variety is characterized by attractive green-blue, spoon-shaped leaves with prominent pink tips that grow in a tight rosette. They can grow up to 6 inches tall and 6 inches in diameter. It propagates easily through leaf cuttings and offsets and grows well in sandy, well-draining soil. Tippy flowers in the summer and its stunning orange flowers are sought after by hummingbirds. It can make an excellent addition to any garden, container garden, or indoor houseplant collection.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 10–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: 6 inches
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Ghost echeveria, formally known as Echeveria lilacina, is an attractive species characterized by silvery-gray, and spoon-shaped leaves, ghost echeveria does best in part shade; the delicate leaves can easily burn if exposed to too much direct sun, especially in hot climates.
During the cooler months, ghost echeveria can take on a more lilac hue. Ghost echeverias should be watered sparingly, and planted in well-draining, sandy soils.
Native Area: Central America
USDA Growing Zones: 9–11; often grown as a houseplant
Height: 6–10 inches
Sun Exposure: Part shade; will tolerate full sun
Overall, echeverias are low-maintenance, attractive succulents that make great additions to gardens, houseplant collections, and container gardens alike. Not only do echeverias add a tropical flair, but they are easy to maintain and easy to propagate. Give them lots of sun, a little bit of water, and well-draining soil, and you will have healthy echeverias that will reward you with stunning colors and flowers.
Taken from https://www.thespruce.com/popular-types-of-echeveria-
Till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty, Iowa beckmall@netins.net 641-794-3337 cell phone 641-903-9365
