Some Commonly Confused Succulents, and How To Properly Identify Them

By Aeonium2003
April 29, 2022

I write this as a guide to identifying succulents that are often confused with each other. This is intended to be a reference when commenting on misidentified succulents in the plant photos database. Misidentification among succulents is prevalent due to the sheer number of similar looking species and hybrids. It is common even among well-known nurseries, which may sell misidentified plants.

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Apr 29, 2022 5:32 PM CST
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Name: Johannian
The Black Hills, SD (Zone 4b)
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Thank you for such a detailed succulent identification guide, Evan.
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May 3, 2022 9:00 AM CST
Name: Will
Raeford NC (Zone 8a)
How can you differentiate Xgraptosedum and Echaveria?
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May 3, 2022 9:37 AM CST

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The easiest way would be the flowers. Echeverias have bell shaped flowers. Graptosedums should have more open flowers. There is also growth habit, but that would depend a lot on the species/cultivar.
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May 3, 2022 10:39 AM CST
Name: Will
Raeford NC (Zone 8a)
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I've been calling these Echaveria, now I think they might be Graptosedum. Confused Confused
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May 3, 2022 11:37 AM CST
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Name: Johannian
The Black Hills, SD (Zone 4b)
2Thes. 3:3
Cactus and Succulents Orchids Garden Research Contributor Sempervivums Vermiculture Garden Ideas: Level 1
The second one looks like an Echeveria to me. I have a 'Lola' that looks similar to it.
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Profile picture is a picture of our Kängal, Mamanska, when he was 7 months old.
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