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Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy'

Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy'

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Overview

The Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy', a whimsical succulent, boasts spoon-shaped, powdery blue-green leaves that curl in an outward spiral. Originating from Mexico, this drought-tolerant plant thrives in USDA zones 9-11, reaching 8-12 inches in width and 6-8 inches in height. Ideal for rock gardens or as a ground cover, 'Topsy Turvy' requires well-draining soil and full to partial sunlight, offering year-round interest with minimal maintenance.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 9–10Type Succulent

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — silver-blue leaves are dramatically contorted and pointed

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — Watering should be moderate

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — reaching 8-12 inches in width and 6-8 inches in height

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — sandy or rocky soil to prevent root rot

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — known scientifically as Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy'

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — which will ensure the plant's health and vigor

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — is a distinctive and sculptural succulent that adds a unique flair to any landscape design

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Succulent
Family: Crassulaceae

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Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — silver-blue leaves are dramatically contorted and pointed

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — Watering should be moderate

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — reaching 8-12 inches in width and 6-8 inches in height

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — sandy or rocky soil to prevent root rot

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — known scientifically as Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy'

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — which will ensure the plant's health and vigor

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — is a distinctive and sculptural succulent that adds a unique flair to any landscape design

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — peach or pale-yellow flowers that blossom on arching

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — this drought-tolerant plant thrives in USDA zones 9-11

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — orange flowers in the garden

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — curling into a spoon shape

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — 8 to 10-inch stalks in the fall and early winter

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — 'Topsy Turvy' requires well-draining soil and full to partial sunlight

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — The plant requires well-drained

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — Ideal for rock gardens or as a ground cover

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — This cultivar is a fast-growing and low-maintenance selection

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — with soil pH ranging from slightly acidic to neutral

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — allowing the soil to dry completely between irrigations

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — When planting for landscape architecture

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — ideal for xeriscaping and rock gardens

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — offering year-round interest with minimal maintenance

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — powdery blue-green leaves that curl in an outward spiral

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy' (Echeveria Runyonii 'Topsy Turvy') — as well as container displays

Photographs by 11 contributors

Yercaud-elango, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Esin Üstün from Istanbul, Turkey, CC BY 2.0 · source
Mokkie, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source
stephen boisvert from Chicago, United States, CC BY 2.0 · source
Twice25 e Rinina25, CC BY 2.5 · source
Twice25 and Rinina25 ., CC BY 2.5 · source
Forest & Kim Starr ., CC BY 3.0 · source
Twice25 & Rinina25, CC BY 2.5 · source
JJ Harrison ( https://www.jjharrison.com.au/ ), CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Andrey Butko, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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