What varieties of Crassulaceae succulents are there? Introduction to common types

Crassulaceae can be considered particularly hardy among succulents, and basically needs little care to grow well. Moreover, Crassulaceae succulents are not only easy to grow but also come in many varieties, and many have very beautiful appearances. Plants commonly seen, such as stringy stonecrop and Japanese stonecrop, also belong to the Crassulaceae family. So what varieties of Crassulaceae succulents are there? Do not miss these beautiful ones.

1. Sedum pachyphyllum 'Otome-no-tsuki' (Baby's Finger)

Just hearing the name Baby's Finger gives a feeling of great beauty and elegance. Its oval leaves are round and plump, with a jelly-colored yellow-to-red gradient. At first glance, one might think it is made of plasticine. Many people cannot help but exclaim upon seeing Baby's Finger, "This thing should only exist in heaven." However, the color of Baby's Finger is not easy to bring out.

2. Crassula ovata 'Gollum' (Gollum Jade)

Gollum Jade is a succulent grown mainly for its foliage. Its leaves are emerald green and remain evergreen all year round. It is often used as a decorative piece in offices, rooms, and balconies, and is a very popular fine succulent.

3. Echeveria pulidonis (Pulido's Echeveria)

The overall appearance of Echeveria pulidonis is like a plump blue-green lotus. The leaves are blue-green, and the leaf margins are tinged with red, with tender pinkish-red edges. It is said that when succulents were very popular a couple of years ago, the price of Echeveria pulidonis once soared more than tenfold, showing just how charming it is.

4. Echeveria 'Hongzhilian'

Echeveria 'Hongzhilian' is a plant in the genus Echeveria of the Crassulaceae family. Because of its extremely high ornamental value, it is usually grown at home. The leaves of Echeveria 'Hongzhilian' are smooth, and the leaf edges are slightly red. As the plant grows, the stem gradually lengthens. Its stem very easily produces side buds, then forms branches, and finally takes on a very beautiful clustered old-stem form.

5. Echeveria lilacina (Ghost Echeveria)

Echeveria lilacina is a succulent plant in the genus Echeveria of the Crassulaceae family, native to Mexico. Its leaves are lotus-petal shaped, with rounded tips. The leaves range from gray-green to gray-blue and are covered with a pale violet to pale pink white bloom. In addition, the leaf form of Echeveria lilacina is exquisite and elegant, with a pleasing balance of convex and concave, especially the beautiful natural curve at the tip, as if hand-pinched.

6. Cotyledon tomentosa (Bear's Paw)

Bear's Paw is a succulent in the genus Cotyledon of the Crassulaceae family, named because its appearance resembles a little bear paw. The plant is not large, with many branches, and the leaves are tender green, densely covered with short white fine hairs on the surface. Its fuzzy plant form also appears emerald green and lovely, novel and distinctive.



Overall, there are still many, many Crassulaceae succulents, and each has its own characteristics. You can choose suitable varieties to grow according to your own preferences.

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