1. Sterilize substrate (3+ minutes in microwave or 50 mins in oven) 2. Planters should be about 1.5 inches deep. Fill a container with good draining soil. Good drainage is important, 50% regular potting soil with 50% coarse sand, perlite or pebbles (~0.15 inch) 3. Echeverias have tiny seeds which should not be covered with soil. They germinate best at 18-20 °C temperatures. 4. Equally Water the substrate with water - placie a piece of a napkin on top of the substrate and slowly pour the water over it. 5. Let the container soak up water for 5 minutes. Leave the container to drain out the water surplus. 6. Spread the seeds over the substrate, leave some space between them. 7. Put the whole container into a zip bag to keep humidity 8. Avoid exposing to direct sunlight, but provide them light on some bright place. 9. The germination process usually starts within 4 days – 2 weeks 10. Start opening the container gradually so that the seedlings can get used to the new air conditions. Seedlings need some moisture, substrate shouldn’t be dry, but don’t overwater. and they need an ample amount of light – but not direct sunlight 11. Repot them when you notice that seedlings are space-limited 12. Examine pots daily for fungus infection. Treat with fungicide if appears 13. Buy only fresh echeveria seeds, and only from reputable sources, like www.rareplant.me

I was looking at the pics you posted now, and didn't see semp...now I see Aeonium, that was not easily recognized in op. Those plants are summer dormant, and shouldn't be in strong sun and lots of water. But summer is coming to end, and they should start looking much better. Maybe you should sort out plants you have right now, learn about each of them before buying more - none of my business, just a friendly comment. It isn't so crucial to know the name of exact sp, cv or hybrid, as long as you know what is the genera to begin with. Sometimes, it is more difficult to maintain plants in community dish, since they could have some different needs - as is the case with aeoniums. Most succulents needs are the 'same': good drainage (potting mix and the container with drainage hole); lots of light-sunlight; good air circulation. But there are some that grow better in less sunlight, and others that prefer lots of it. Some are more 'sensitive' to being watered during dormancy, while many are much more opportunistic and will continue growing well regardless of it, it given regular watering, sunlight and warmth. Location should also be taken into consideration. For example: while in my zone semps grow great in full sunlight, they are bit more sensitive to it in z10 because of sunlight being generally much more intense and heat is higher. Looking at the photos, I do not think your soil drains well enough. How often do you water your plants? In temps you have, potting mix should be drying fast enough, unless it is water-retaining. What is in your potting mix? I never had E. 'Blue Prince", just commented on what I see in pics. As I said, it may have been put into too much sunlight suddenly, not that it doesn't need it. I keep all of mine in full sun, but they get acclimatized in spring. What were the roots like when you got it? It may not be able to absorb water properly if they were dead (they could have dried up) - I am just guessing. What is the trailing-sprawling plant behind it? It looks bit etiolated in the photo. That means less light than it needs...

Thanks, Todd and Nicholas! I like the moranii. And that Graptoveria 'Bashful' is amazing too! I have the nodulosa hybrid 'Benitsukasa' which I heard grows up to 6". I think nodulosa is prettier. I wonder if Benitsukasa will have long stems??

Yes, it's hard and even the experts don't agree. I have hundreds, and it's really hard.I have a few internet sources I trust to be correct, but even some of them are sometimes "wrong", as best I can tell. I usually look for at least 2 of my trusted sources to agree.....luckily I just LOVE all echeverias, and don;t care too much to know the names:-) However, yours is "definitely", ha ha, Chihuahuensis.