50 Types Of Eye-Catching Purple Succulents!

Purple succulents are hued for the perfect match of elegant and bold, making them the ideal addition to any home. The intense color of these plants is also a great accent piece when placed in flowerbeds and rock gardens.

These plants are adorable and will stand out no matter where you plant them. With all the different shapes, sizes, and patterns available, there’s bound to be a purple succulent that catches your eye.

Echeveria ‘Perle von Nurnberg’

The Echeveria ‘Perle von Nurnberg’ is a beautiful succulent perfect for indoor and outdoor gardens. Despite its German-sounding name, this variety of Echeveria is native to Mexico.

This plant is easily recognizable by its blue-green leaves, which have a purple edge. The leaves are arranged in a rosette pattern that rises on stalks up to 8 feet tall in the right conditions. A light dusting of white powdery substance covers the surface of the leaves, adding appeal to the overall look.

This purple succulent is among the most common Echeveria sold today, and for a good reason: It’s a beauty!

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Low to Medium (Avoid overwatering)

Beautiful Graptopetalum (Graptopetalum ‘Superbum’)

Graptopetalum ‘Superbum’ is a succulent from Mexico that forms rosettes of fleshy, flat-faced leaves. The leaves are green with a greyish purple or pink color depending on the variety, and they tend to blush pink in bright light.

To keep the rosettes close to the ground, a good amount of direct sunlight can do wonders. The open-faced rosettes formed by the fleshy leaves tend to get quite large if given the right conditions.

‘Superbum’ tend to fall on the milder side of the spectrum. So even though they are purple succulents, their color isn’t quite as in-your-face bright as some others on this list. Nevertheless, this muted, stately beauty has its charms that can’t be overlooked; it isn’t called Beautiful Graptopetalum for nothing!

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Regularly (don’t overwater)

Sedeveria’ Lilac Mist’

You’ve seen Sedum, and you have fallen in love with Echeveria. How about a combination? A cross between Sedum and Echeveria is just what the doctor ordered!

This holy union results in a plant with beautiful grey-green leaves that have a lilac flush when grown in bright light. The rosettes can get up to 4 inches (10 cm) wide, but they stay relatively compact overall. They offset readily, so you’ll soon have a dense colony if you keep them happy.

This is one of the best-looking hybrids out there, period. Its dense rosettes of fleshy leaves curve upwards in a cupping motion. And since they’re pretty compact, they can easily be potted in containers and kept indoors for your viewing pleasure.

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Low 

Graptoveria ‘Debbie’

This Echeveria hybrid is known for its prolific offsetting habit and gorgeous grey-purple leaves. The leaves are lightly frosted, a fine layer of white coating covering everything. When stressed, the leaves develop a pinkish tint along the edges.

Graptoveria’ Debbie’ offsets are easily detached and can be used for propagation. However, the main plant will offset so much that it will eventually become a big, sprawling mound. So if you don’t want your plant to get too big, remove some of the offsets as they appear.

This beautiful purple succulent blooms in the spring. The flowers are small and of little concern individually, but they’re borne in clusters on long stems. They’re a deep orange color.

• Light: Bright, direct light
• Watering: Moderately, when the soil is dry

Echeveria haagai ‘Tolimanensis’

Echeveria is a massive genus of succulents containing hundreds of species and cultivars. Echeveria haagai’ Tolimanensis’ is just one of the many beautiful varieties out there. It’s characterized by its lovely blue-purple leaves that form its rosettes.

The leaves are the show-stealers here. Instead of the traditional Echeveria leaf: fleshy and primarily flat, the leaves here are almost cylindrical. They still form rosettes, but you won’t immediately recognize them as Echeveria rosettes at first glance. Farina covers the leaves to form a thin coating on their surface.

Tall stalks appear in the summer, bearing coral-red bell-shaped flowers. These plants propagate easily.

• Light: Bright, direct light
• Water: Low (good drainage)

Graptoveria’ Araluen Gem’

Graptoveri ‘Aralue Gem’ is among the most beautiful purple succulents out there. It’s a cross between Graptopetalum paraguayense and Echeveria purpusorum, two plants that are already quite stunning on their own. In fact, Graptopetalum paraguayense is also counted among the most gorgeous purple succulent plants as well.

The result is an evergreen perennial with gorgeous rosettes of fleshy, flat leaves. The leaves can be up to 4 inches (10 cm) long and are a lovely shade of lavender-green. They tend to blush pink when stressed, which makes them all the more beautiful.

The flowers are not as eye-popping as the leaves, but they’re definitely worth a look. They bloom in clusters on tall stalks, a delicate shade of pink and yellow.

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Watering: Low to Medium

Echeveria’ Afterglow’

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.

The rosettes formed by the leaves of this beautiful succulent can grow quite large. In the right conditions, they can get as wide as a foot and just as tall.

Flowers appear on tall stalks that emerge either below or above the rosettes. But the leaves are the front and center here. So much so that to avoid detracting from the foliage, the flower stalks are often pruned off.

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Watering: Moderately, when the soil is dry

Graptoveria’ Fred Ives’

This purple succulent is perfect for beginners as it’s very forgiving. The Graptoveria’ Fred Ives’ is a hybrid of Graptopetalum paraguayense (Ghost Plant) and Echeveria gibbiflora.

Its leaves are a true wonder of nature. They change color depending on the care conditions, and no two specimens are the same. They’re primarily bronze-colored, but they change their color at the drop of a hat, switching between purple, coral, blue, yellow, and more!

They also form large spreading rosettes that can get a foot wide if given a chance. And, since they offset easily, you’ll rarely run out of new samples to experiment with. Yellow and red flowers appear on tall stalks that emerge from the center of the rosettes.

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Low to Medium (Avoid overwatering)

Echeveria’ Cubic Frost’

‘Cubic Frost’ is among the most unique-looking Echeveria out there. Chiefly because of its wavy, tightly symmetrical leaves. These fleshy leaves form a small rosette, about 20 cm in height, that offsets readily. The rosette is symmetrically globose, paired with its offsets, and looks phenomenal.

The leaves are pink and purple and vary in shade depending on where you look. A good amount of direct sunlight is needed to keep the coloration healthy and the rosette compact. The thick layer of farina on the leaves protects the plant from the sun when its intensity gets too much.

Bell-shaped yellow flowers appear on stalks in the spring and summer.

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Low to Medium (good drainage)

Sedum Dasyphyllum’ Lilac Mound’

Sedum dasyphyllum’ Lilac Mound’ is a small, low-growing succulent that forms mats of purple-blue leaves. The leaves are triangular and come with a slightly scalloped edge. They are densely packed together, giving the plant a mound-like appearance.

These plants stay clumped together and are best displayed in a potted container. The sun tends to bring out the purple color in the leaves quite nicely, so they’re best placed somewhere sunny.

The flowers are white and bloom in spring. They’re small and insignificant.

• Light: Bright, direct sunlight
• Watering: Sparingly, only when the soil is completely dry

Kalanchoe x houghtonii

This plant is a hybrid species created by crossing Kalanchoe daigremontiana and Kalanchoe delagoensis. It’s a large, evergreen succulent that can grow up to 3 feet tall and wide.

The purple coloration is visible in splotches underneath the leaves. These leaves are arranged in a loose spiral around the stem, forming long, extended boat-shaped additions to the plant body.

Like its progenitor, the Mother of Millions, this hybrid also has plantlets hanging off its leaves’ margins. Each plantlet is a potential new plant, and they root easily. You’ll never run out of new specimens with one of these around. Unfortunately, these prolific propagators are considered weeds in some parts of the world.

• Light: Full sun
• Watering: Moderate with good drainage

Sempervivum heuffelii

Also known as Hens and Chicks, Sempervivum heuffelii is a succulent that forms tight rosettes of leaves. It’s a slow grower but can reach up to 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter.

The leaves change color throughout the seasons, ranging from red, purple, blue-green, and yellow. Therefore, depending on the season, you may find the same specimen exhibiting new and exciting colors.

In addition, these are extremely hardy plants that can easily survive extreme conditions. Heat and cold have practically no effect on their growth. Even if left alone and unpruned, new offsets form into a neat mat of rosettes without any effort.

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Low to Medium

Echeveria’ Neon Breakers’

Echeveria’ Neon Breakers’ is a beautiful, purple-leafed succulent perfect for beginners. It’s easy to care for and can tolerate many growing conditions.

The leaves of this plant are its most striking feature. They’re wide and crinkled around the edges, with a deep purple color almost iridescent in the right light. The tips of the leaves are deep pink, giving them a two-toned look. The intensity of the colors ebbs and flows with the seasons, with summer being the peak season with the most vibrant foliage.

This plant is relatively slow-growing, so it’s perfect for those who want a low-maintenance plant. It will eventually form offsets, which can be removed and planted separately.

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Watering: Typical succulent needs

Echeveria ‘Orion’

Echeveria’ Orion’ is a gorgeous, purple succulent perfect for those who love the color but don’t want it to be overwhelming. It’s a compact, medium-sized plant that only gets to be about 8 inches tall and 8 inches wide.

The leaves are fleshy, thick, and oval-shaped with smooth edges and a grey-green color that darkens to purple in bright light. They sharpen to red points at the tip.

They’re arranged in a beautiful rosette pattern and offset from each other, giving the plant an attractive, whole appearance. The farina coating on the leaves gives them a frosted appearance.

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Low to Medium (No overwatering)

Echeveria’ Dusty Rose’

Echeveria’ Dusty Rose’ is a hybrid variety of the Echeveria species, developed by crossing two different varieties. The result is a gorgeous plant with powdery pink leaves edged in red. The overall color gains a purple tinge the brighter the light gets.

The Dusty Rose is named so because of its stark resemblance to a rose, more so than even the regular rosettes of other Echeveria. The thick, fleshy petals bend just the right way. They come together and point upwards in sharp points just like a real rose would.

The powdery coating on the leaves protects them from the harsh sun and provides a bit of water retention. It’s also what puts the ‘dusty’ moniker in its name.

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Low to Medium

Sempervivum’ Purple Beauty’ (Hen and Chicks)

Sempervivum’ Purple Beauty’ is a beautiful succulent with rich, deep purple and green leaves. These purple succulents form low rosettes that are most suited for shallow pots. The central ‘core’ of the rosette is green, and the rosette gets progressively darker purple (or bronze) the farther it gets away from the center.

The plant offsets readily, creating a dense mat of foliage perfect for groundcover or as a filler plant in rock gardens.

This Sempervivum variety is quite forgiving in terms of both care and location. Anywhere that’s even slightly sunny is more than enough for these hardy succulents. Remember that the more sun they get, the tighter the rosette.

• Light: Full sun
• Watering: Sparingly, allow the soil to dry out completely between watering

Anacampseros Rufescens (Sunrise Succulent)

Anacampseros rufescens is a small succulent native to South Africa. It bears fleshy, dark green leaves with purple undersides. The leaves are densely packed, forming small clumps, and can grow up to 2 inches (5 cm) long. The green upper side of the leaves turns red when the plant gets stressed from intense sunlight.

The leaves grow untidy clumps that form a mat along the ground slowly. These succulents are best suited as a colorful background fuller to highlight brighter, fuller plants in the forefront. White hair grows from the stems; they contrast against the dark colors of the leaves quite nicely.

The plant blooms in late winter or early spring, producing small, star-shaped flowers ranging from white to pink.

• Light: Light shade
• Water: Moderate (when soil is dry)

Echeveria’ Black Prince’

If you’re looking for a truly unique succulent, the Echeveria’ Black Prince’ is one to consider. It’s a member of the Echeveria genus, which contains hundreds of species of succulents.

The Black Prince is characterized by its deep purple leaves, which almost appear black. However, the tips of the leaves are tinged with red, adding to the plant’s overall appeal. This striking color results from a high concentration of anthocyanin pigment in the leaves.

Anthocyanin is a water-soluble pigment responsible for the reddish-purple color of many fruits and vegetables (think: blueberries, eggplants, and red grapes). It’s also present in some flowers, like roses and violets.

• Light: Bright, direct light
• Watering: Moderately, when the soil is dry

Aeonium Arboreum ‘Zwartkop’ (Black Rose)

Aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkop’ is a black-purple succulent, a hybrid Aeonium. It’s a relatively tough plant that can tolerate some neglect. However, it’s best to give it some attention to ensure it stays healthy and happy.

Zwartkop is a beautiful succulent perfect for those who love black plants. Black Rose is an apt description of this succulent; the leaves are deep purple-black, almost as if they’ve been dipped in ink. They provide a stunning contrast against the green of other succulents and make an excellent addition to any collection.

This plant is a perennial, meaning it will live for more than two years. However, it’s also quite fast-growing, so don’t be surprised if it outgrows its pot within a few months. Once it reaches maturity, it can produce yellow flowers that appear in the late winter or early spring.

• Light: Full sun
• Watering: Infrequently, when the soil is dry

Kalanchoe Humilis’ Desert Surprise’

A clone of Kalanchoe humilis, the ‘Desert Surprise’ Kalanchoe is a small, compact succulent that is perfect for growing in containers.

It has all the features that make succulents so popular – it’s drought-tolerant, easy to care for, and has exciting foliage. The leaves are grey-green, heavily spotted with maroon or purple spots. These spots or splotches cover a significant portion of the leaves. They get darker and more prominent under intense sunlight.

The plant usually forms a single rosette with broad, fleshy leaves. The flowers are on a single, thick upright stalk that rises from the center of the rosette. They appear around midsummer and last for several weeks.

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Low to Medium

Pachyveria’ Powder Puff’

This unusual-looking plant is a cross between Pachyphytum and Echeveria. The result is a plant that looks like something from a Dr. Seuss book. It’s often called a living stone plant because it resembles a small rock with leaves.

The Pachyveria’ Powder Puff’ has chubby, blue-green leaves covered in a white powdery substance. This powder gives the plant a frosted look as if it was dusted with fine sugar. Small stems end in rosettes of leaves. Under intense sunlight and extreme cold, the blue-green color of the leaves changes to purple.

The bell-shaped flowers are purple and orange, appearing in clusters in the summer months. They are borne on thick racemes and steal the show when they appear.

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Watering: Moderately, when the soil is dry

Lithops Optica ‘Rubra’

The Lithops optica ‘Rubra’ is a small, slow-growing succulent native to Africa. Like all Lithops plants, the ‘Rubra’ grows in clusters of multiple pairs of leaves clumped together. Those leaves are interconnected by a fine root system that mostly remains underground.

The leaves are a deep shade of red or purple, depending on the season, and are why this particular variety of Lithops is so widely cultivated.

The Lithops optica ‘Rubra’ flowers are white or pale yellow, and they appear in late summer or early fall. They emerge from the middle of a forking leaf pair.

This succulent is perfect for those who appreciate unusual plants. It’s a great conversation starter and looks great as a centerpiece on a coffee table or windowsill.

• Light: Bright, direct light
• Watering: Low (when the soil is dry)

String of Hearts (Ceropegia Woodii)

The String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii) is a succulent native to South Africa. It gets its common name from the shape of its leaves, which resemble tiny hearts.

The String of Hearts is a fast-growing plant that can quickly become too large for its pot. Eventually, it will start to trail over the edge. This trailing habit lends itself naturally to being displayed in a hanging basket.

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Purple stems peek from underneath the canopy of heart-shaped green and white leaves. The contrast makes this plant stand out even more.

• Light: Semi-shade
• Water: Typical succulent needs

Pleisopilos nelii ‘Royal Flush’

Pleisopilos nelii, commonly known as the split rock succulent, is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It’s called Royal Flush because its leaves are split in half lengthwise. It is often confused with Lithops (Living Stone) due to their similarities.

The Royal Flush cultivar of Pleisopilos nelii is among the most widely circulated varieties. It is known for its deep red or purple-colored leaves that form the ‘split rock.’

Round, fleshy leaves form pairs of either 2 or 4 to form a single cluster of leaves. They are also covered with distinct, raised black spots like that of a ladybug. Daisy-like pink flowers emerge from the center of a leaf cluster.

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Low to Medium

Lavender Steps (Senecio crassissimus)

This beautiful plant is Senecio crassissimus, or as it’s more commonly called the Lavender Steps. It’s a purple succulent that originates from Madagascar. The purple color is present on the stems and the borders of the leaves. Looked at from afar, the plant looks like its borders have been highlighted using a purple brush.

The leaves exhibit a unique characteristic unlike anything else we’ve seen. They have the ability to rotate freely. That’s right, they rotate. Not quite as freely as a lever on a hinge, but close.

This is also why the plant is called Propeller Plant. (Not to be confused with Crassula falcata, which is also called Propeller Plant)

This ability enables their leaves to avoid facing the sun at any point of the day. Instead, they turn their face from the sun, sort of an opposite sunflower, only with leaves. This habit allows the leaves to retain water more efficiently and avoid burning from the harsh sunlight.

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Low (Avoid overwatering)

Santa Rita Prickly Pear (Opuntia santarita)

The Opuntia santarita ‘Santa Rita Prickly Pear’ is a cactus native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It gets its name from the small, round fruits that it produces. These fruits are edible (although not very tasty) and have been used in traditional Mexican medicine for centuries.

The Santa Rita Prickly Pear is a low-growing plant that can spread up to 6 feet (2 meters) wide. Its flat, oval-shaped pads are covered in tiny spines that give it a prickly texture. The flat pads are blue-green in the summer, but they change to a soft purple color in the winter. This color change can also be induced artificially.

The flowers are yellow and appear in the summer. They’re followed by the namesake fruits, which ripen from green to purple in late summer. These cacti are highly decorative specimens, perfect as garden accents.

• Light: Full sun
• Watering: Once every two weeks, or when the soil is dry

Dark Purple Caralluma (Caralluma stalagmifera)

If you’re looking for an unusual-looking succulent, the Dark Purple Caralluma is worth considering. It’s a native of southern India, where it grows as a small subshrub. The stems are long and thin, often reaching up to 2 feet in length. They’re covered in small, sharp spines that give the plant a very prickly appearance.

The flowers are what make this plant stand out, though. They’re small and star-shaped, with a deep purple color that is almost red in some lights. The leaves are small and stemless, growing intermittently across the stem.

Their blooming season lasts for half of the year, from winter to summer. Lucky, because other than the flowers, these purple succulents have little going for them in terms of appeal.

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Low to Medium

Sedum’ Purple Emperor’

The Sedum’ Purple Emperor’ is a purple succulent perfect for those who want an impactful purple color to adorn their gardens. It has beautiful, deep purple leaves that can range from almost black to a brighter, more vibrant shade.

This succulent is perfect for those who want to add some color to their collection. Even the stems are a different shade of purple! This succulent lives up to the name ‘Purple Emperor,’ if nothing else.

The deep purple leaves are complemented by the plant’s pinkish-purple flowers, which bloom in summer. Their clusters form a canopy covering the rest of the plant.

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Low to Medium

Crested Purple Rose (Aeonium arboreum var. atropurpureum f. cristatum)

The Crested Purple Rose is a beautiful and unusual succulent that’s perfect for those who love collectibles. This plant is rare and hard to find, but it’s worth the search.

This cultivar is a sport of the more common Aeonium arboreum. It forms a rosette of dark purple leaves with red margins. The leaves are thick and fleshy and have a cristate (or crested) growth habit. This means that they grow in an undulating, wave-like pattern.

The thick trunk fans out into multiple branches, and the leaves appear on the tops of these branches. The stems are colored a pale yellow, contrasting heavily with the deep purple of the leaves.

• Light: Semi-shade
• Water: Deeply but drain the water quickly after each session

Purple Crassula (Crassula atropurpurea)

The Purple Crassula is a small purple succulent native to South Africa. Its called Purple Crassula because of its leaves, which can turn purple in direct sunlight.

This plant is perfect for those who appreciate symmetry and order. The leaves are arranged in neat rows along the stem, giving it a very tidy appearance. And as a bonus, the flowers are quite pretty as well. They’re small and creamy white with yellow centers.

The leaves are waxy and arranged relatively close to one another, so the stem underneath is hard to see. They are yellow-green but with a distinct pink outline that makes them easily identifiable. This portion of the leaves is what turns purple when stressed.

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Low to Medium (avoid overwatering)

Purple Ice plant (Delosperma cooperi)

The Purple Ice Plant (Delosperma cooperi) is a groundcover green and purple succulent native to South Africa. It’s called the Purple Ice Plant because the flowers seem to glitter like ice crystals in the sunlight.

It’s an incredibly tough plant that can survive in areas with very little rainfall and below-freezing temperatures. And it’s this trait that has made it a popular choice for landscaping in arid regions. The plant grows small, fleshy leaves arranged in a spreading mat pattern. These leaves are green but often have a purple or red tint.

The flowers of the Ice Plant are its most notable feature. They appear in great profusions and come in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, and white. The Delosperma cooperi exhibits gorgeous purple blooms that earn it its name.

• Light: Full sun
• Watering: Sparingly

Moonstone Succulent (Pachyphytum oviferum)

The Moonstone Succulent (Pachyphytum oviferum) is a beautiful blue-green succulent native to Mexico. It’s easily identifiable by the distinct shape of its leaves, which resemble moonstones. This plant is also called Sugar Almond Succulent because of its leaves.

Depending on the variety, these leaves are either a blue-green or a blueish-purple color. And if you’re browsing this list, you’re opting for purple. This slow-growing plant doesn’t get too big, making it perfect for small spaces.

What sets this plant apart from other succulents is the perfectly smooth, oval shape of the leaves. These symmetrical beauties arrange themselves on the tips of the stems. Their significant girth hides the stems underneath.

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Typical succulent needs

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense)

The Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense) is a succulent native to Mexico with beautiful, iridescent leaves that spread in a rosette pattern.

This multipurpose plant looks good no matter where you plant it. Hanging baskets? Check! Potted Container? Check! Garden Feature? Check! The Ghost Plant can fit almost anywhere without issue, and it looks good.

This purple succulent is easily recognizable by its fleshy, rosette-forming leaves that grow on the tips of its stems. The leaves are pale blue-green that gain a pink or purple tinge under intense sunlight. When they get enough time under the sun, they change color. Star-shaped yellow flowers appear in the spring.

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Typical succulent needs

Ruby Necklace (Othonna capensis)

The Ruby Necklace (Othonna capensis) is a beautiful succulent that’s native to South Africa. It’s called Ruby Necklace because the leaves hang down from the stem, resembling a necklace. Additionally, the green leaves turn a dull shade of red under intense sunlight.

The green leaves are contrasted in normal conditions by the gorgeous purple stems. This color scheme prevents the plant from being a one-trick pony. It looks good even without its defining trait, and it looks phenomenal!

The plant grows up to 2 inches (5 cm) tall and 12 inches (30 cm) wide. The leaves grow on trailing stems with a cascading habit, perfect for hanging baskets. They’re fleshy, thin, and oval, giving them a pickle-like appearance (also called String of Pickles). The flowers are small and yellow, blooming in the summertime.

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Low to Medium

Pink Quill (Tillandsia cyanea)

Tillandsia cyanea, also known as the pink quill plant, is a showy member of the bromeliad family. It’s native to tropical regions of South and Central America. The hot pink flowers borne on long stalks make a striking addition to any indoor space.

This plant gets its common name from the shape of its bracts, which are indeed reminiscent of quills. However, this otherwise standard green bromeliad is elevated by the stark contrast its showy pink bracts exhibit on their appearance. Luckily, these showy bracts last for months, retaining an interest in the plant for a long time.

In the summer, when the flowering season is in full swing, purple to deep violet flowers appear in pairs near the terminal sides of the bracts. They only bloom for a short while, but those lucky enough to experience them swear by their standout beauty.

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Moderately, Avoid overwatering

Sempervivum’ Raspberry Ice’

The Sempervivum’ Raspberry Ice’ is a succulent known for its beautiful leaves. It’s a stonecrop family member, including sedums and other succulents. The plant is native to Europe and Asia and has been used medicinally for centuries.

It gets its common name from the way its leaves look. They’re slightly ruffled and have a gorgeous purple hue with pink edges. So you can see why it would be called Raspberry Ice! The color is simply stunning, and it’s one of the most eye-catching varieties of Sempervivum.

Silver hairs dot the leaves. They’re dense but not too closely packed together. The leaves change color depending on the season; green in the spring and burgundy as the heat intensifies.

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Low to Medium, no overwatering

Echeveria Agavoides ‘Romeo’

Echeveria Agavoides’ Romeo’ is a gorgeous purple succulent that’s perfect for anyone who wants to add a touch of purple to their collection. It’s a cultivar of Echeveria Agavoides and thought to be the next evolution of ‘Corderoyi.’

The result is a stunning plant with rosettes of fleshy, red, or purple leaves. The leaves have a waxy coating that gives them a glossy appearance and makes them somewhat reflective. In addition, the leaves terminate in bright red tips that blend into the overall color of the rosette quite nicely, adding even more interest to the plant. Red and yellow flowers appear in the spring and summer.

This is a relatively slow-growing plant, so don’t be discouraged if it doesn’t seem to be growing but be patient with it. This one is definitely worth the wait!

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Low (Don’t allow water to pool in the center of the rosette)

Echeveria’ Chroma’

Echeveria’ Chroma’ is a relatively new cultivar cultivated in California. This purple succulent is often heavily variegated with many colors that appear in blotches on the rosette.

This is one of the most colorful succulents you’ll ever see. Depending on the sunlight and how much of it the plant receives, its leaves can change color drastically. They can be purple, blue, pink, brown, or even a standard green color. When they blush, it’s truly something to behold.

The colors are so intense that they almost look fake. But this plant is very much real and can add a splash of color to any collection. It’s a relatively small plant, only about 5 inches in height. But it can spread to about 8 inches in the right pot.

• Light: Semi-shade
• Water: Moderate, when soil is dry

Job’s Beard (Sempervivum heuffelii’ Red Heuff from Munich University’)

The Red Heuff from Munich University, more commonly known as the Job’s Beard, is a succulent perfect for anyone with a black thumb. These guys are incredibly easy to grow and will do well even if you neglect them a little bit.

They have a rosette shape and can grow up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter. The leaves are green with red tips and margins lined with a fine layer of cilia. In winter, the leaves turn a gorgeous shade of purple in response to the change in the season.

They produce offsets readily, so you’ll soon have a lot of little plants on your hands if you’re not careful. Unfortunately, these succulents are also monocarpic and will die out after they flower. Plan ahead and keep an offset spare for future needs.

• Light: Bright, direct light
• Watering: Moderately, when the soil is dry

Sempervivum heuffelii’ Beacon Hill’

The Sempervivum heuffelii ‘Beacon Hill’ is a succulent perfect for those who want something different in their gardens.

It’s not the typical Sempervivum rosette that changes color based on the season. No, this one isn’t quite so temperamental. Instead, it retains its colors throughout the year. Luckily, it is pretty colorful to begin with, and doesn’t need to change to add interest.

The rosettes usually have a bright green center with bronze or purple leaves surrounding them. The spread of color can be uniform or in splotches, but it’s gorgeous regardless.

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Moderate; avoid overwatering

Mangave’ Mission to Mars’

Mangave’ Mission to Mars’ is a small, slow-growing red and purple succulent forming rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves. It’s a cross-species hybrid of Manfreda x Agave, a relatively new development.

The Mission to Mars variant, also called ‘Red Planet,’ is of intensely red color. At first glance, it looks like an agave, big, rosette-forming, and spiny. But, in reality, it’s not as slow-growing as a traditional agave that comes at the cost of less frost hardiness.

The leaves bear spines along the margins, but they’re much softer than agave, and the texture of their surface is more delicate to the touch.

• Light: Full Sun
• Water: Low

Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida ‘Purpurea’)

Also known as Setcreasea pallida, the Purple Heart is a succulent plant native to northeast Mexico. It’s easily recognizable by its purple leaves, ranging in color from lavender to deep violet. These gorgeous plants can serve as both groundcovers and as trailing plants.

The leaves grow alongside a thin, long stem and appear alternatively on either side of it. They form a sort of sheath for the stem that partially encapsulates it along its length.

The flowers are small and insignificant, but they’re borne on long stems that help elevate them to easy viewing heights. They’re a lighter shade of purple than the leaves.

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Frequent

Purple Giant (Anacampseros retusa)

The Purple Giant (Anacampseros retusa) is a small succulent native to South Africa. It gets its common name from the deep purple color of its leaves, which only appear when the plant is placed under intense sunlight.

In regular conditions, the leaves appear to be clusters of green pointed balls that clump up together in vertical formations. Soft tufts of hair make this variety instantly recognizable.

This plant is perfect for those who want something that’s easy to care for but still looks stunning. It’s low-maintenance and can tolerate neglect quite well. The only thing it doesn’t like is too much water, which can lead to root rot.

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Low to medium

Echeveria’ Purple Pearl’

Echeveria’ Purple Pearl’ is a small purple succulent with colorful leaves. It is a tissue culture of Echeveria’ Perle von Nurnberg’. Think of it as a more vital shade of purple in every aspect. Bright pink highlights border the margins and serve to elevate the colors.

The leaves’ purple color intensifies with an increase in the sun’s intensity. They grow in a rosette shape and can reach up to 8 inches in diameter. Leaves cup upwards when they form the rosette. Be careful when watering, and don’t allow these cavities to retain water.

The Echeveria’ Purple Pearl’ flowers are coral pink and bloom in the summer. Tall stalks emerging from the center of the rosette are their hosts.

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Low to Medium

Graptopetalum’ Purple haze’

This Graptopetalum is a perennial succulent with leaves in shades of lavender and purple. It is a cross between the Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense) and the ‘Superbum,’ both of which already have a place on this list.

It’s easy to see where this plant gets its common name from – the beautiful purple leaves that seem to be dusted with a haze. They form large sprawling rosettes that spill out from the pot as they grow. Regular pruning can help the plant retain its diminutive stature.

The flowers are an added bonus, appearing in late winter or early spring. They’re white with yellow throats and contrast nicely against the purple leaves. This plant hates the cold, so care accordingly.

• Light: Bright, direct light
• Watering: Low to Medium

Broadleaf Stonecrop (Sedum spathulifolium ‘Purpureum’)

The Broadleaf Stonecrop (Sedum spathulifolium ‘Purpureum’) is a succulent native to the western United States. It gets its common name from the shape of its leaves, which are spoon-shaped (spathulate).

The leaves of this plant are a reddish-purple color with hints of silver thrown in. They have a waxy texture that makes them look shiny and healthy. The leaves form mats of small rosettes that spread on the ground freely. The flowers are yellow and star-shaped and bloom in the summertime. They appear in clusters.

This is one of the most drought-tolerant plants and can withstand short flooding periods. Despite its hardy nature, it’s still quite delicate and can’t tolerate cold temperatures for long periods of time. It’s best to keep this plant indoors if you regularly experience harsh winters.

• Light: Full sun
• Watering: Sparingly, only when the soil is completely dry

Azure Stonecrop (Hylotelephium cyaneum)

Azure Stonecrop (Hylotelephium cyaneum) is a purple succulent that’s native to Russia and northern Japan. It’s a former member of the Sedum family and shares many characteristics with other plants in that genus.

The Azure Stonecrop features beautiful blue-green leaves. They are fleshy and have a slightly waxy texture to them. They form pump rosettes by closely clumping together in small formations. The tips of the leaves are often tinged with red or pink, adding to the overall beauty of the plant.

In the summer and early autumn, gorgeous pink and purple flowers bloom on thick stalks. They are not very showy and serve to add significant interest to the plant when they do appear. However, when blooms are in full swing, they overshadow the foliage entirely.

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Typical succulent needs (Soak and dry)

Sempervivum’ Duke of Windsor’

This plant is one of the largest and most impressive Sempervivum cultivars out there. It can grow up to 12 inches (30 cm) wide and forms perfect rosettes with thick, fleshy leaves. Of particular note is its frost hardiness. This plant can survive even the harshest of cold draughts quite easily. Winter gardeners rejoice!

The rosettes change their color with the seasons. In the colder months, they remain a soft green. As the warmer months approach, they turn progressively more and more burgundy red. Somewhere along the way, you’ll find a perfectly purple color on the spectrum, a beauty to behold.

A sunny location is a must if you plan to grow this plant indoors and out. Soft tufts of hair line each leaf’s edges that make up the rosettes, adding interest to the succulent.

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Low to medium

Sedeveria’ Sorrento’

Sedeveria is cross-species hybrids of Echeveria and Sedum, and the Sorrento is no different. As such, it inherits the best qualities of both parents – namely, the beautiful colors and the thick, fleshy leaves.

The leaves are a bright green color at the center that gets darker the further you move away from the center. The result is a dark red and green combination with hints of purple mixed in.

The result is a stunning plant that’s perfect for adding a touch of color to any succulent collection. The leaves are the highlights, but the flowers also make a statement when they do appear.

• Light: Full sun
• Watering: Moderately, when the soil is dry

Jet Beads Stonecrop (Sedeveria’ Jet Beads’)

The Sedeveria’ Jet Beads’ is a succulent that’s a cross between Sedum and Echeveria plants. This is a miniature plant that remains small throughout its life. It’s perfectly suited for potted containers but little else.

This plant is perfect for those who want to add a splash of color to their succulent collection. The leaves are a deep, rich purple that’s almost black. They’re gorgeous when paired with other succulents, especially those with green or yellow leaves.

The small, bead-like leaves are arranged symmetrically on thick, fleshy stems. The stems blend into the leaves’ color so it’s hard to tell where the stem ends and the leaf begins.

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Typical succulent needs (Soak and dry)

The beauty of the color purple is a thing of legend, and the variety of hues, fronds, and sizes means there’s sure to be one or two purple succulents that suit your home and garden. A must-have addition to any collection, the gorgeous succulents on this list work well alone or grouped in a flowerbed. In addition, succulents offer fantastic foliage year-round, making them excellent in rock gardens, pots, or focal points on your desk at work!

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