Echeveria Types and Care (Comparison Table)

1 year ago · Updated 1 year ago

There are many Echeveria types, among the most popular are agavoides, black night, black prince, chihuahuensis, elegans, laui, lola, peacockii, secunda, setosa, and more.

In this article, I will analyze each of them, their characteristics, and care requirements. Finally, I will provide you with a comparative table to make it easier for you to differentiate them and choose the best one for you.

Table

Echeveria Agavoides
Echeveria Black Knight
Echeveria Black Prince
Echeveria Chihuahuensis
Echeveria Elegans
Echeveria Laui
Echeveria Lilacina
Echeveria Lola
Echeveria Peacockii
Echeveria Pulvinata
Echeveria Secunda
Echeveria Setosa
Comparison Table
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Echeveria Agavoides

Echeveria Agavoides is a small succulent without a stem, with a rosette of leaves that can reach a diameter of 7-15 centimeters.

Most of them grow individually, but some mature plants in good conditions can produce offsets.

Its leaves are green, triangular, about 6 mm thick, and more pointed than other echeverias. Hence its name agavoides, "resembling an agave."

Family: Crassulaceae
Place of origin: Mexico (Guanajuato, Hidalgo, and SLP)
Height: 3-5 inches (8-12 cm)
Light: Well-lit location, can be in the early morning and late afternoon, but avoid intense midday sun.

Echeveria Agavoides in an orange pot with pebbles — ^{Photo by @plantastrophe}

Echeveria Black Knight

The initial name of this succulent was Echeveria Affinis, but when it was taken from Mexico to Asia, it started being called Echeveria Black Knight, and that's why it is known by both names.

Its leaves are black as long as they are kept outdoors, as this succulent cannot thrive indoors. Under indoor conditions, the plant will usually start to etiolate and lose its black color, turning greener.

Family: Crassulaceae
Place of origin: Mexico (Durango, Sinaloa, and Chihuahua)
Height: up to 6 inches (15 cm)
Light: Well-lit location, prefers direct sun but in very hot climates, some shade in the afternoon is recommended.

Echeveria Black Knight with colorful succulents in background — ^{Photo by @theplantaddicted}

Echeveria Black Prince

Echeveria Black Prince is a hybrid created through the pollination of Echeveria Black Knight and Echeveria Shaviana.

This echeveria stands out for its rosette of green-purple leaves that can measure 10-25 cm in diameter.

Like many purple succulents, it achieves better coloration when placed in brightly lit spaces. During summer, it produces reddish flowers.

Family: Crassulaceae
Place of origin: Hybrid, not applicable
Height: 4-10 inches (10-25 cm)
Light: Well-lit location, preferably with filtered sunlight, avoiding direct intense midday sun.

Echeveria Black Prince with offspring in black pot with stones — ^{Photo by @encontrodassuculentas}

Echeveria Chihuahuensis

A beautiful echeveria that forms a rosette about 10 cm in diameter, with bluish-gray leaves that end in a pronounced pink tip.

The flower stalks can reach up to 25 cm above the rosette, displaying coral pink flowers with a yellow interior.

Family: Crassulaceae
Place of origin: Mexico (Northern region)
Height: 4-10 inches (10-25 cm)
Light: Preferably direct sun but also suitable for indoors (semi-shade) with abundant light.

Echeveria Chihuahuensis adult and compact with red tips — ^{Photo by @suculoverscanal}

Echeveria Elegans

Echeveria Elegans, also known as "Mexican snowball," is another beautiful rosette-shaped succulent with bluish-green leaves.

It grows to about 8 inches tall and 12 inches wide. During summer, with good exposure to light, it tends to produce yellow and pink flowers.

Family: Crassulaceae
Place of origin: Mexico (Hidalgo)
Height: up to 8 inches (20 cm)
Light: Well-lit location, preferably with filtered sunlight, avoiding direct intense midday sun.

Echeveria Elegans in a square pot — ^{Photo by @mandalas_naturales}

Echeveria Laui

It is one of the most attractive echeverias and highly sought after by succulent collectors. It forms a rosette with light green and reddish-toned leaves.

Its shape is quite symmetrical, with rounded and plump leaf tips. The flowers are pink, and the stem that supports them can grow from 6 to 20 cm long.

Family: Crassulaceae
Place of origin: Mexico (Oaxaca)
Height: up to 6 inches (15 cm)
Light: Well-lit location, but avoiding direct sunlight.

Echeveria Laui with its farina a bit damaged — ^{Photo by @melissachai}

Echeveria Lilacina

Also known as Ghost Echeveria due to its pale silver-gray foliage, this succulent is perfect for contrasting with other varieties like Black Prince or Black Knight.

In summer, it produces coral pink flowers and can grow up to 12 inches tall and wide.

It stands out as one of the largest echeverias, but with slow growth. It is also one of the easiest to care for and propagate.

Family: Crassulaceae
Place of origin: Mexico (Nuevo Leon)
Height: up to 12 inches (30 cm)
Light: It can grow in low-light environments but achieves its maximum beauty in well-lit conditions.

Echeveria Lilacina multicolor held by one hand — ^{Photo by @succulent_crazy_sisters}

Echeveria Lola

Echeveria Lola is a hybrid created through the pollination of Echeveria Tippy and Echeveria Lilacina. It was created by Dick Wright, a well-known hybridizer from California.

This beautiful succulent has a rosette with pale grayish-green leaves and subtle purple tones when exposed to bright light. In summer, it produces orange-pink flowers.

It can grow up to 6 inches tall (15 cm), with some rosettes reaching 4 inches (10 cm) wide.

Family: Crassulaceae
Place of origin: Hybrid
Height: up to 6 inches (15 cm)
Light: Prefers well-lit locations where it can receive direct sun either in the morning or afternoon. In some places, it can be cultivated in full sun.

Echeveria Lola bicolor with its perfect rosette — ^{Photo by @_pasiora}

Echeveria Peacockii

Also known as Echeveria Desmetiana, this succulent is formed by large rosettes of bluish-gray or silvery leaves with pointed tips.

During summer, it produces red or orange flowers and can grow up to 12 inches tall with leaves measuring 2 to 3 inches.

Family: Crassulaceae
Place of origin: Mexico and California
Height: up to 12 inches (30 cm)
Light: Well-lit location but avoiding direct sunlight.

Echeveria Peacockii tall in an orange pot — ^{Photo by @oasissuculentas}

Echeveria Pulvinata

Echeveria Pulvinata, also known as Plush Plant or Chenille Plant, has grayish-green leaves covered in tiny hairs, giving them a velvety appearance.

It can grow up to 12 inches tall and 4 inches wide. Its flowers are small with reddish or orangish tones.

It also stands out as one of the largest echeverias, but with slow growth. Additionally, it is one of the easiest to care for and propagate.

Family: Crassulaceae
Place of origin: Mexico (Oaxaca)
Height: up to 12 inches (30 cm)
Light: Preferably direct sun but also suitable for indoors (semi-shade) with abundant light.

Echeveria Pulvinata with several offspring in a white pot — ^{Photo by @nature.reflections}

Echeveria Secunda

Echeveria Secunda, also known as Blue Echeveria, forms a rosette of leaves with blue and green tones.

In late spring and during summer, it usually produces reddish or orangish flowers with yellow tips. It is relatively easy to cultivate and reaches about 6 inches (15 cm) tall and 8-10 inches (20-25 cm) wide.

Family: Crassulaceae
Place of origin: Mexico (Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Puebla, and Querétaro)
Height: up to 6 inches (15 cm)
Lighting: Preferably direct sun but avoiding intense midday sun.

Echeveria Secunda on substrate with light-colored stones — ^{Photo by @jessplantss}

Echeveria Setosa

Also known by its scientific name Echeveria Pilosa or its English nickname "Mexican firecracker. This beautiful succulent forms a rosette of green leaves covered with small whitish hairs that serve as protection.

It can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall and 10 inches (25 cm) wide. Like many other echeverias, it produces reddish and yellowish petals during summer.

Family: Crassulaceae
Place of origin: Mexico (Puebla)
Height: up to 6 inches (15 cm)
Light: Well-lit location, preferably with filtered sunlight, avoiding direct exposure.

Echeveria Setosa hairy in a black pot — ^{Photo by @jardimdassuculentass}

Comparison Table

Echeveria Type	Family	Origin	Approx. Height	Light
Echeveria Agavoides	Crassulaceae	Mexico (Guanajuato, Hildalgo, and SLP)	3-5 inches (8-12 cm)	Direct sun, avoiding intense midday sun
Echeveria Black Knight	Crassulaceae	Mexico (Durango, Sinaloa, and Chihuahua)	Up to 6 inches (15 cm)	Direct sun with shade in the afternoons
Echeveria Black Prince	Crassulaceae	Hybrid	4-10 inches (10-25 cm)	Preferably filtered light (not direct)
Echeveria Chihuahuensis	Crassulaceae	Mexico (northern region)	Up to 10 inches (25 cm)	Direct sun or indoors with abundant light
Echeveria Elegans	Crassulaceae	Mexico (Hidalgo)	Up to 8 inches (20 cm)	Preferably filtered light (not direct)
Echeveria Laui	Crassulaceae	Mexico (Oaxaca)	Up to 6 inches (15cm)	Abundant light, but avoid direct sun
Echeveria Lilacina	Crassulaceae	Mexico (Nuevo Leon)	Up to 12 inches (30cm)	olerates both low and high-light environments
Echeveria Lola	Crassulaceae	Hybrid	Up to 6 inches (15 cm)	Direct sun in the mornings or afternoons
Echeveria Peacockii	Crassulaceae	Mexico and California	Up to 12 inches (30cm)	Good lighting, but avoid direct sun
Echeveria Pulvinata	Crassulaceae	Mexico (Oaxaca)	Up to 12 inches (30cm)	Direct sun or indoors with abundant light
Echeveria Secunda	Crassulaceae	Mexico (Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Puebla, and Queretaro)	Up to 6 inches (15 cm)	Direct sun, avoiding intense midday sun
Echeveria Setosa	Crassulaceae	Mexico (Puebla)	Up to 6 inches (15 cm)	Preferably filtered light (not direct)

What do you think of the echeverias?

As you saw, there are many types of echeverias, with various colors, shapes, and sizes. Some require more care than others, but they are all beautiful. Which one did you like the most?

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All the best taking care of your plants!

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Luis Camacho

I'm passionate about traveling, trekking and gardening. In this blog i want to share everything I learn throughout my journey and help you get the best of your plants.