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jayco_gw

Newby here: Sempervivum or Echeveria?

jayco
16 years ago

I got a plant today at a plant swap. It was labeled as either Sempervivum tectorum or Echeveria elegans. I've looked at pics of both on the web and still can't tell which it is. Is there some easy way to distinguish the two? Thanks!

Comment (1)

  • milwdave
    16 years ago

    Hi Jayco...yes there is...on semps the leaves are usually much less succulent. Echeverias have a very distinctive 'look' to them but usually fatter leaves. At least, this has been my experience. Post a pic and we'll see.

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