Echeveria Red King

Echeveria Red King is a bold and commanding collector's succulent that rules the garden with his large, dramatic rosette and one of the most spectacular colour transformations in the Echeveria world. He displays deep, rich green leaves in lower light that blaze into vivid, jewel-like red to burgundy-red across the entire leaf with full sun exposure — a living colour show that grows more magnificent with every season.

True to his royal name, Echeveria Red King is a powerful and deeply impressive centrepiece plant that commands respect in any succulent collection. His bold, architectural form and spectacular sun-activated colouring make him an instant focal point in containers, rock gardens, and outdoor succulent displays — a king that rewards every ray of sunlight he receives!

Plant Information

Botanical Name
Echeveria 'Red King'

Leaf Colour
Deep rich green transforming to vivid red to burgundy-red across the entire leaf — colour intensifies dramatically with full sun exposure

Form
Large, bold rosette with thick, broad leaves — architectural and commanding

Mature Size
15–20cm rosette diameter

Sunlight
Bright indirect light to full sun — maximum sun brings out the deepest, most vivid red to burgundy colouring

Watering
Deep, infrequent watering — allow soil to dry completely between waterings

Soil
Well-draining succulent or cactus mix

Frost Tolerance
Frost sensitive — protect below 4°C

Pot Size
Supplied in a 12cm pot

Important Notes

• More sun = deeper red: The vivid red to burgundy colouring intensifies dramatically with increased sun exposure — place in the brightest spot possible for maximum colour impact
• Dramatic colour transformation: From deep green in lower light to blazing jewel-like red in full sun — one of the most spectacular colour displays in the Echeveria world
• Avoid overwatering: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings — he is drought-tolerant and prefers to stay on the dry side
• Delivery: Delivered across South Africa — please ensure someone is available to receive your plant

Perfect for succulent collectors, container gardens, and decorative plant displays.