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10 Beautiful Red Succulents

The Red succulents most manifest their color on being exposed to sunlight. This is because purple succulents appear purple due to a pigment. This pigment absorbs the yellow and green light of the sunlight spectrum and opens up its true colors, making the Red succulents look brighter. In terms of character, red succulents are almost similar to other succulents.

Here is a list of red succulents:

Echeveria 'Red Velvet': Echeveria 'Red Velvet' is a red cultivar of the Echeveria succulent plant. It is known for its deep red, velvety leaves that are shaped like rosettes. This plant is native to Mexico and Central America and is relatively easy to care for. It thrives in well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It is also drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering. Echeveria 'Red Velvet' is a popular choice for succulent gardens and as a potted plant. It can also be grown outdoors in warm, dry climates.


Aeonium 'Zwartkop': Aeonium 'Zwartkop' is a black cultivar of the Aeonium succulent plant. It is native to the Canary Islands and is known for its dark, almost black, foliage. The leaves are shaped like rosettes and can grow up to 8 inches in diameter. Aeonium 'Zwartkop' prefers well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering. This plant is a popular choice for succulent gardens and as a potted plant. It can also be grown outdoors in warm, dry climates. Aeonium 'Zwartkop' is a striking plant that adds visual interest to any garden or indoor space.

Crassula 'Campfire': Crassula 'Campfire' is a red cultivar of the Crassula succulent plant. It is known for its bright red leaves that turn orange in direct sunlight. The leaves are shaped like small, stacked triangles and grow in a spiral pattern up a central stem. Crassula 'Campfire' is native to South Africa and is relatively easy to care for. It thrives in well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering. This plant is a popular choice for succulent gardens and as a potted plant. It can also be grown outdoors in warm, dry climates. Crassula 'Campfire' adds a pop of color to any garden or indoor space.

Aloe 'Bloody Mary': Aloe 'Bloody Mary' is a red cultivar of the Aloe succulent plant. It is known for its bright red leaves and orange flowers. The leaves are shaped like long, thin tubes and grow in a rosette pattern. Aloe 'Bloody Mary' is native to South Africa and is relatively easy to care for. It thrives in well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering. This plant is a popular choice for succulent gardens and as a potted plant. It can also be grown outdoors in warm, dry climates. Aloe 'Bloody Mary' adds a pop of color to any garden or indoor space.

Sedum 'Autumn Joy': Sedum 'Autumn Joy' is a red cultivar of the Sedum succulent plant. It is known for its bright red, flat-topped flowers that bloom in the late summer and early fall. The flowers are held on tall, sturdy stems and are attractive to butterflies and bees. The leaves of Sedum 'Autumn Joy' are shaped like small, round, fleshy green discs that grow in a spiral pattern up the stems. This plant is native to Europe and is relatively easy to care for. It thrives in well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering. Sedum 'Autumn Joy' is a popular choice for rock gardens, borders, and as a potted plant. It can also be grown outdoors in warm, dry climates.

Sempervivum 'Ruby Heart': Sempervivum 'Ruby Heart' is a red cultivar of the Sempervivum succulent plant. It is known for its bright red, heart-shaped leaves that grow in a rosette pattern. The leaves are edged in green and have small, white hair-like structures called cilia. Sempervivum 'Ruby Heart' is native to Europe and is relatively easy to care for. It thrives in well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering. This plant is a popular choice for rock gardens, borders, and as a potted plant. It can also be grown outdoors in warm, dry climates. Sempervivum 'Ruby Heart' adds a pop of color to any garden or indoor space.

Agave 'Red Flare': Agave 'Red Flare' is a red cultivar of the Agave succulent plant. It is known for its bright red leaves that have thin, white stripes running along their length. The leaves are shaped like long, thin tubes and grow in a rosette pattern. Agave 'Red Flare' is native to Mexico and is relatively easy to care for. It thrives in well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering. This plant is a popular choice for succulent gardens and as a potted plant. It can also be grown outdoors in warm, dry climates. Agave 'Red Flare' adds a pop of color to any garden or indoor space.

Echeveria 'Red Edge': Echeveria 'Red Edge' is a red cultivar of the Echeveria succulent plant. It is known for its deep red, velvety leaves that have thin, white stripes running along their edges. The leaves are shaped like rosettes and can grow up to 8 inches in diameter. Echeveria 'Red Edge' is native to Mexico and Central America and is relatively easy to care for. It thrives in well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering. This plant is a popular choice for succulent gardens and as a potted plant. It can also be grown outdoors in warm, dry climates. Echeveria 'Red Edge' adds a pop of color to any garden or indoor space.

Kalanchoe 'Flapjacks': Kalanchoe 'Flapjacks' is a red cultivar of the Kalanchoe succulent plant. It is known for its bright red, flat-topped flowers that bloom in the late winter and early spring. The flowers are held on tall, sturdy stems and are attractive to butterflies and bees. The leaves of Kalanchoe 'Flapjacks' are shaped like small, round, fleshy green discs that grow in a spiral pattern up the stems. This plant is native to Madagascar and is relatively easy to care for. It thrives in well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering. Kalanchoe 'Flapjacks' is a popular choice for succulent gardens and as a potted plant. It can also be grown outdoors in warm, dry climates. Kalanchoe 'Flapjacks' adds a pop of color to any garden or indoor space.

Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire': Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire' is a red cultivar of the Euphorbia tirucalli succulent plant. It is known for its bright red, thin stems that have small, green leaves. The stems are shaped like thin, flexible tubes and grow in a spiral pattern. Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire' is native to Africa and is relatively easy to care for. It thrives in well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering. This plant is a popular choice for succulent gardens and as a potted plant. It can also be grown outdoors in warm, dry climates. Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire' adds a pop of color to any garden or indoor space.

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