Purple Succulents

Echeveria 'Dusty Rose' is one of the purple succulents that form fast-growing rosettes of wide, powdery violet leaves. The beautiful color of these succulents only gets better with more sunlight! It offsets freely to form clusters up to 8 inches (20cm) in diameter.

Are purple succulents real?

Echeveria' Afterglow' is a gorgeous purple succulent prized for its colorful leaves. The tips of the leaves are a deep, rich pink color, while the rest of the leaf is a muted lavender purple. The pink tips can become more pronounced in brighter light, giving the plant an even more striking appearance.

How do you keep purple succulents purple?

Full-Sun Succulents Sun-loving succulents tend to be shades of pink, red, or purple and their pigments become more vibrant when they're exposed to more sunlight, as seen in the varieties pictured below.

What does it mean when a succulent turns purple?

If your succulent's leaves are turning red, orange, blue, or purple, it means that your plant is a little stressed! Succulents produce pigments called anthocyanin and carotenoid in response to environmental stressors like intense sunlight and heat.

What is the hardest succulent to take care of?

Hybrid Succulents Compton Carousels and Silver Prince are drop-dead gorgeous succulents, but they are some of the most difficult plants to care for.

Do succulents need full sun or shade?

Succulents love sun exposure, and most varieties need at least 4-6 hours of daily indirect sunlight to thrive. However, there are several situations where you may need to keep succulents in the dark.

How do you take care of purple succulents?

Indoors, provide bright light. Once established, needs only occasional water during the hot season. Keep almost dry in the winter. Rejuvenate every 3-4 years in early spring by clipping and re-rooting rosettes.

What is the most beautiful succulent in the world?

10 Most Beautiful Cacti and Succulents

• Jade plant (Crassula ovata)
• Aloe vera. ...
• Pincushion cactus (Mammillaria crinita) ...
• Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) ...
• Zebra plant (Haworthia fasciata) ...
• Burro's tail (Sedum morganianum) ...
• Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x Buckleyi or Schlumbergera truncata)

What is the rarest succulent?

It is listed on the IUCN as critically endangered and it is believed that there may be fewer than 50 plants being grown privately by people around the world. This makes the Discocactus subterraneo-proliferans the rarest succulent in the world.

What does Epsom salt do for succulents?

Epsom salt works wonders as a fertilizer during the growing season and can help keep your succulents looking lush and beautiful for a long while. In addition, using an Epsom salt fertilizer is a great way to help encourage blooming in many succulents.

How long can succulent live?

Succulents come in different types, and their lifespan varies. For example, a Hens and Chicks succulent can live from 3, and above years, a Jade plant can live from 70 to 100 years, while a Barrel Cactus can live for centuries! It's incredible how long succulent plants can live.

What happens if you overwater a succulent?

When succulents are getting too much water, their leaves start to look like shriveled fingers that have been in the jacuzzi too long. If overwatering continues, leaves will often turn brown as they rot completely then begin to fall off.

What does a stressed succulent look like?

"Stressing" a succulent doesn't harm it, but rather enables the plant to show the colors it's capable of. When a succulent is "well stressed," it has turned from green, blue-green or blue-gray to shades of red, orange, yellow, rose or purple.

What does Overwatered succulent look like?

If the leaves are beginning to look yellow and transparent or feel soggy and mushy on touch, it is likely, a typical case of overwatering. Further, overwatered succulents usually get black spots and soft yellow leaves.

How often should you water succulents?

How often should I water my succulent? You should water your succulents every other week during non-winter months when temperatures are above 40 degrees. During the winter time (when temperatures are below 40 degrees) you should only water your succulent once a month because it is dormant during this time.

What kills a succulent?

Overwatering can kill your succulent, so make sure you let the soil dry between waterings.

Do succulents like to be neglected?

Succulents are incredibly easy plants to care for. All they really need is a little bit of water and enough sunlight. They are very tolerant of neglect, and often some of the most forgotten about succulents can be easily coaxed back to health.

What is the easiest succulent to keep alive?

The Best Easy-Care Exotic Succulents

1. Aeonium.
2. Aloe.
3. Crassula.
4. Echeveria.
5. Graptopetalum.
6. Haworthia.
7. Lithops and Pleospilos Nelii.
8. Portulaca.

What is the correct way to water succulents?

The best way to water succulents is with the “soak and dry” method. Soak the soil completely then let the soil dry out completely before watering again. And make sure the succulents are in a well draining soil in a pot with a drainage hole (more on that in a minute).

Are succulents happier inside or outside?

You may have noticed that succulents growing outdoors often seem to be healthier and prettier than those grown indoors. The two biggest reasons for this are more sunlight (which prevents stretching) and better airflow (allowing the roots to dry out more quickly).