25 gardener saves

Echeveria: the varieties gardeners actually grow

We track 10 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.

10 varietiesZones 9–10Mostly full sun

The 10 most-saved Echeveria varieties

Of 10 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.

#1 most saved

Blue Rose Echeveria

Echeveria imbricata

Zones 9–10· 11 saves

#2 most saved

Echeveria

Echeveria executive 'Hens and Chicks Collection'

Zones 9–10· 4 saves

#3 most saved

Perle Von Nurnberg

Echeveria secunda 'Perle Von Nurnberg'

Zones 9–10· 3 saves· from $8

Mexican Snowball

Echeveria elegans 'Mexican Snowball'

Zones 9–10· 2 saves

Echeveria Black Prince

Echeveria secunda 'Black Prince'

Zones 9–10· 1 saves· from $7

Afterglow Echeveria

Echeveria runyonii 'Afterglow'

Zones 9–10· 1 saves

Charming Echeveria

Echeveria amoena

Zones 9–10· 1 saves

Caribbean Echeveria Echeveria Caribbean

Echeveria runyonii 'Caribbean'

Zones 9–10· 1 saves

Lady Aquarius Echeveria

Echeveria gibbiflora 'Lady Aquarius'

Zones 9–10· 1 saves

Setosa Arrow Echeveria

Echeveria pulla 'Setosa Arrow'

Zones 9–10· from $7

How to grow Echeveria

What the Echeveria varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 10 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.

The Echeveria year

FertilizeApril–July100% of varieties
Use diluted low-nitrogen fertilizer monthly during active growth
PropagateApril–June80% of varieties
Separate offsets ('chicks') from the mother plant
Winter PrepSeptember and October80% of varieties
Move container plants indoors before temperatures drop below 40°F
Check for PestsApril–August60% of varieties
Check for mealybugs at the base of the leaves.
PlantApril and May50% of varieties
Plant outdoors in containers or rock gardens after danger of frost
DeadheadJuly30% of varieties
Remove tall flower stalks once blooms fade

Do

Use well-draining soil to prevent root rot
Water only when soil is completely dry 🌱
Water only when soil is completely dry 💧
Rotate plant regularly for even sun exposure
Provide bright, direct sunlight 🌞

Avoid

Avoid overwatering; succulents are drought-tolerant ❌
Do not expose to frost or freezing temperatures
Overwater, which can cause root rot ❌
Overwater or keep in soggy soil ❌

What goes wrong with Echeveria

Problem	What you'll see	What to do
Mealybugs	White cottony masses on leaves or stems	Apply insecticidal soap or neem oil
Aphids	Sticky residue and distorted new growth	Use insecticidal soap or neem oil
Spider mites	Fine webbing and speckled leaves	Increase humidity and spray with miticide
Root rot	Soft, blackened roots and wilting	Reduce watering, improve drainage, and remove affected roots
Root Rot	Soft, blackened roots and wilting plant	Improve drainage and reduce watering
Fungal spots	Dark spots on leaves	Apply fungicide and improve airflow

Making more Echeveria

Offsets

Gently remove offsets from the mother plant.
Allow cut ends to callus for 2 days.
Plant in well-draining soil.
Water lightly after 1 week.
Maintain bright light and avoid overwatering.

Leaf cuttings

Select healthy, mature leaves to remove.
Allow leaves to callus for 3 days.
Place on soil surface without burying.
Mist lightly every few days for 2 weeks.
Transplant when roots develop.

Echeveria questions

How many types of Echeveria are there?

The Sow catalog tracks 10 distinct Echeveria varieties. The most popular — ranked by 25 real gardener saves — are shown first above.

What zones does Echeveria grow in?

Across its varieties, Echeveria covers USDA Zones 9–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.

When does Echeveria bloom?

Most Echeveria varieties bloom in late spring, summer, early summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.

Which Echeveria should I choose?

Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.

Keep exploring

Echeveria shows up in

By hardiness zone

Related genera

Design with Echeveria in your own yard

Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.