Lobivia wrightiana var. winteriana

Lobivia wrightiana var. winteriana, syn.
Echinopsis backebergii var. winteriana, blooming in April. Nikon D300, Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D.

A nondescript looking cacti (like many) with very striking, hot-pink springtime blooms. Thus far, it has stayed very compact, and seems very suitable for small pot culture. Offsets freely.

Echeveria 'Afterglow'

'Afterglow' Nikon D800, Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di

Very beautiful color on this one. The combination of powdery lavender, blue-gray, and a dark pink edging on the leaf is very dramatic, particularly in the early morning or evening sun. I've had two specimens for less than a year, and the healthier one is currently about 30.5cm (12 inches) in diameter. 'Afterglow' has not flowered for me yet.

Dark pink edging on the leaves. Nikon D800, Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di

Echeveria pulidonis?

Echeveria pulidonis? Nikon D800, Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D.

A beautiful blue-green echeveria that forms a compact rosette. I had purchased this as the species pulidonis, but from the photos I've seen on the internet, this could be a hybrid. A very slow grower, I've had one in a pot for several years. Currently, it is about 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter. Occasionally, it will send out a beautiful flower stalk of yellow-orange flowers.I understand that the flowers of pulidonis are yellow. Maybe I have a cross after all.

E. pulidonis forms a tight, compact rosette. Nikon D800, Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D

Note the hint of orange of the flowers, possibly indicating that this plant may be a hybrid. Nikon D7000, Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D.

Older specimen on the left. Both were acquired as the species pulidonis, but may actually be a cross. Nikon D800, Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D.

Echeveria 'Imbricata'

'Imbricata' in a ceramic pot. Nikon D7000, Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D.

Echeveria x imbricata is another prolific, easy-to-grow plant. Its gray-green leaves form a perfect rosette, up to 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter, although probably capable of growing larger. Offsets freely, forming a large cluster of rosettes.

This echeveria is actually a hybrid, although many sources will list it as the species Echeveria imbricata.

'Imbricata' makes a fine potted specimen. Nikon D300, Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D.

Echeveria and the Morning Dew

Echeveria sp. Canon S95.

This is one of the first Echeveria I acquired several years ago, and the most prolific grower in the collection. I'm not sure about the name of this variety, although a fellow grower and I have narrowed it down to 'Domingo' or 'Herstal.' This one forms large rosettes and offsets profusely. I'll post more photos later.

Is it Echeveria or Echeveria or Echeveria?

Echeveria offsets ready for planting. Canon S95.

How do you pronounce the name of the genus Echeveria? For the longest time, I thought the correct pronunciation to be with a "ch" sound for the second syllable. Apparently this is in agreement with most references in the United States. There are however, other references that maintain that the second syllable is pronounced with "sh" or "k." Whatever the case may be, most are in agreement that the accent is on the third syllable. I gleaned the following information from the internet: The genus Echeveria was named in honor of Atanasio Echeverría y Godoy, a Mexican naturalist and botanical artist.


The name "Echeverria" is pronounced with a "ch" sound.

I guess I'll stick with Echeveria. : )

Echeveria elegans

Echeveria elegans.
Nikon D300, Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D.

Echeveria elegans is an easy to grow plant that forms a tight, light green rosette. It offsets freely and does well in the tropical sun. Seems to be a shy bloomer, however. In fact, I don't recall ever seeing it bloom for the several years that I've had it. This specimen is about 15cm (6 in.) in diameter. As with most Echeveria, it needs protection from snails, slugs and mealybugs.

An Assortment

Assorted Echeveria, Pachyveria, and other succulents.
Canon S95.

...planted in clay or ceramic pots. An assortment of Echeveria, Pachyveria, and other succulents.