Topsy Turvy

Topsy Turvy Care

Echeveria runyonii

What is the plant

Topsy Turvy succulent has a unique appearance, making it an excellent choice for many interior designers and plant lovers.

Topsy Turvy belongs to the Crassulaceae family, and it is a cultivar of the Echeveria runyonii succulent plant. Because of mutation, its leaves are completely joined at the edges, creating a tube-like shape. The plant usually has grey-blue color with good sun-protective dusting.
You can easily identify Topsy Turvy by beautiful rosettes of leaves that grow up to 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and width.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

10°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

min 9a

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Wait until the soil dries out before watering Echeveria runyonii, and never let it sit in the water. Use the bottom watering to avoid leaf rotting.
Pruning
Topsy Turvy does not require pruning, but be sure to remove dead leaves, especially from the bottom.
Fertilizer
Topsy Turvy doesn’t require much fertilizing, but occasional fertilization during the growing season can cause producing many leaves and flowers.

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Sunlight
Topsy Turvy thrives in full sun so give it six hours of bright, direct light per day. This plant also can tolerate partial shade.
Soil
We can identify this plant as succulent, so it needs well-draining soil. You can take a ready-made mix or prepare one using sand, potting soil, and perlite in equal proportions.
Propagation
You can easily get a new plant from a leaf. Pick off a healthy leaf, wait for it to dry for a few days, and place it on moistened soil. After a few weeks, a tiny succulent will sprout from it.

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Temperature
This succulent enjoys a temperature range between 68-80°F (20 – 27°C) in the daytime and 55-80°F (12-27°C) at night.
Container
The container shouldn't be bigger than the plant itself as the succulent has a small root system. Take care of the drainage holes in pot. Prefer terracotta or plastic opaque pots.
Fun fact
Echeveria runyonii has leaves that grow in two opposite directions.