Genus guide
Echeveria — 45 species
Part of the Stonecrop succulents family (Crassulaceae)
Echeveria is a large genus of rosette-forming succulents native to semi-arid regions of Mexico and Central America, prized for their sculptural, fleshy leaves in colours ranging from silvery blue-green to deep burgundy. They thrive in bright direct light — a south- or west-facing windowsill is ideal — and need watering only when the soil is completely dry, making them highly drought-tolerant. Good drainage is non-negotiable. Echeveria are non-toxic to cats and dogs according to the ASPCA, making them a genuinely pet-safe choice.
All Echeveria species we cover
- Black Prince Echeveria
- Blue Echeveria
- Echeveria
- Echeveria 'Afterglow'
- Echeveria 'Blue Atoll'
- Echeveria 'Chroma'
- Echeveria 'Cubic Frost'
- Echeveria 'Dondo'
- Echeveria 'Duchess of Nürnberg'
- Echeveria 'Ice Green'
- Echeveria 'Lola'
- Echeveria 'Lola'
- Echeveria 'Meridian'
- Echeveria 'Minima'
- Echeveria 'Mira'
- Echeveria 'Neon Breakers'
- Echeveria 'Orion'
- Echeveria 'Perle d'Azur'
- Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg'
- Echeveria 'Perle von Nürnberg'
- Echeveria 'Purple Pearl'
- Echeveria 'Raindrops'
- Echeveria 'Tarantula'
- Echeveria 'Tsunami'
- Echeveria 'Violet Queen'
- Echeveria agavoides
- Echeveria agavoides 'Ebony'
- Echeveria colorata
- Echeveria gibbiflora
- Echeveria harmsii
- Echeveria lilacina
- Echeveria pallida
- Echeveria pulidonis
- Echeveria setosa
- Echeveria shaviana
- Echeveria strictiflora
- Echeveria subsessilis
- Echeveria subsessilis 'Morning Beauty'
- Lipstick Echeveria
- Mexican Snowball
- Painted Echeveria
- Powdery Echeveria
- Ruffled Echeveria
- Topsy Turvy Echeveria
- Woolly Rose
Echeveria — frequently asked questions
Are Echeveria plants toxic to cats and dogs?
Most Echeveria are pet-safe. Of the 45 Echeveria species we cover, 45 are non-toxic on the ASPCA list and 0 carry a toxic or mildly-toxic rating. Even so, confirm the individual species before trusting it around pets.
How much light do Echeveria plants need?
Most Echeveria do best in direct sun. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it wants more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much direct sun.
Are Echeveria easy to care for?
Some Echeveria suit more experienced growers — several want strong light, sharp drainage or a specific seasonal rhythm. Check the individual species page for the exact regime.
How many Echeveria varieties are there?
Growli's care library covers 45 Echeveria species and varieties — browse them all above. They share a similar light, water and soil pattern, so once you learn one Echeveria, the rest follow closely.
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