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Can someone help me identify these succulents please??

4 years ago

Hi!! I just recently purchased three succulents and they weren't labeled so I'm not sure what kind any of them are? I was told the purple guy in the middle was an echeveria but I'm not positive. Can anyone please help?? And if anyone has any tips that would be great too:)) I just got them in the mail today so they're looking a little rough. Thank you!!

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Emily (5b)
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Left is Senecio radicans, or string of bananas

Right is Portulacaria afra variegata

Middle looks like maybe Graptoveria or Echeveria, they generally have the same care, there's something called Graptoveria purple delight that looks very similar but I'm not positive

Does that bowl have a hole in the bottom? If not, I'd think of switching to something else, as drainage holes are pretty much essential for succulents so that they don't rot. Well draining C&S soil is also a must

I would suggest potting the grapto/echeveria and the P afra separately as well. PA tends to need a lot more water than other succulents
Reagan Johnson
Original Author
4 years ago
Thank you!! It does not have a hole but I will find one that does, you're the best thank you for your help!
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