One last way of propagating the taller species such as E. gibbiflora is to behead them when they become straggly or ungainly. Simply cut off the rosette, let it dry for a few days, then treat it as a cutting. Give this beauty rich soil and it will soon carpet an entire area. This is one species that will accept part shade. Hardy to 25F. E. 'Perle von Nurnberg', a choice hybrid between E. gibbiflora and E. potosina, has leaves the color of opals.
Propagation is by stem cuttings.
Leaves are extremely succulent and are maroon brown. Exposing it to more sunlight will deepen the leaf color. This hybrid lends an architectural air to any planting. E. crenulata , one of the largest and most spectacular Echeverias, has frilly, felted leaves. Both its leaves and flowers are fire engine red.