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Need help identifying a species

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

Hello! I was referred to this forum by Succulents and Sunshine Creator, Cassidy.

I was wondering if anyone could help my identify the species of this Echeveria that I just purchased:

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1135659456

The seller lists it as Echeveria "Joan Daniel" but internet searches didn't come up with something specific by that name. I've done a lot of web searching and came up with quite a few candidates that include:

1. Echeveria x gilva 'Red' (Which I think is the most likely

2. Echeveria Prolifica

3. Echeveria Agavoides (which might incidentally be part of x gilva Red??)

Anyway, I'm new to owning succulents but I want to give them the best care possible and didn't want to just leave it to guesswork. Any help would be greatly appreciated. And if you need more photos I can post them in a few days when it arrives!

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Nicholas C.
8 years ago
It appears the link is broken. When I opened it, it just shows a generic error message.
sbella93
Original Author
8 years ago
I was afraid that might happen, let me know if these screenshots are good enough quality.
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Nicholas C.
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There are many here that are much better at Echeveria ID than myself but the color pattern on the bottom of the leaves almost looks similar to E purpusorum. Not aware of any purpusorum hybrids though.
Nicholas C.
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Some Chinese sites list it as Echeveria cv. Joan Daniel (E. ciliata x E.nodulosa) if that helps
sbella93
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That does help, thank you!

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