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Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy'

Also known as: Topsy Turvy echeveria

A mutated form of E. It belongs to the Echeveria genus, comes from Garden sport (Texas), stays around Rosette 20โ€“30 cm, and tolerates USDA 9bโ€“11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.

Key facts

  • Genus: Echeveria
  • Origin: Garden sport (Texas)
  • Mature size: Rosette 20โ€“30 cm
  • Hardiness: USDA 9bโ€“11
  • Toxicity: Non-toxic

Succulent at a glance

Genus
Echeveria
Origin
Garden sport (Texas)
Mature size
Rosette 20โ€“30 cm
Growth habit
Leaves curl and invert โ€” upside-down, cupped upside down
Leaf colour
Pale grey-blue inverted leaves
Flower colour
Orange-pink bells
Hardiness
USDA 9bโ€“11
Toxicity
Non-toxic
Other names
Topsy Turvy echeveria

About the Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy'

A mutated form of E. runyonii whose leaves curl upside down and lengthwise โ€” every leaf looks inside-out. Fast, clumping, and one of the most recognizable echeverias.

Care and cultivation

Grow in a fast-draining gritty mix with bright light and morning sun. Water deeply only when bone dry. Remove spent stalks and dried lower leaves; handle leaves by the stem to protect the farina. Light: Bright light with morning sun; colour deepens with light. Water: Soak-and-dry; every 10โ€“14 days in growth. Soil: Fast-draining cactus mix, 50% grit.

Description

Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy' is a Echeveria succulent from Garden sport (Texas). A mutated form of E. runyonii whose leaves curl upside down and lengthwise โ€” every leaf looks inside-out. Fast, clumping, and one of the most recognizable echeverias.

Identification

Key identification features: Pale grey-blue inverted leaves leaves in a Leaves curl and invert โ€” upside-down, cupped upside down form, reaching Rosette 20โ€“30 cm. Also known as Topsy Turvy echeveria. Nickname: 'Topsy Turvy'. Nickname: 'Topsy Turvy'.

Adding a Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy' to your collection? Buy from reputable nurseries that label plants with accurate botanical names, and quarantine new plants for a couple of weeks before placing them near existing succulents to avoid spreading pests like mealybugs.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy'?

Soak-and-dry; every 10โ€“14 days in growth. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.

Is Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy' toxic to pets?

Non-toxic. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.

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Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy', supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.