Red succulents are just like cherry on the cake for your garden as they leave their sign of love and boldness in your space—have a glance!
Red is the color of love and courage at the same time! Why not add this to our garden and enjoy the wonders of nature in different colors? Some succulents are normally green but they change their color and get red when given the right conditions. So take a look at these 35+ red succulents which we have compiled just for you!
Best Red Succulents
1. Euphorbia tirucalli
Firesticks have bright red stems that love sunny spots and don’t need much water. It changes its color and turns totally red in the winter. Take care when handling, as its sap is highly toxic and can cause skin irritation and discomfort if ingested.
2. Aeonium arboreum
Isn’t it a beautiful one! Red Aeoniums have deep red leaves and like some shade with occasional watering. Apart from that, its leaves can be used in fresh and dried form and helpful in treating medical issues like heart problems, liver diseases, and bronchial problems.
3. Red Edged Echeveria
Red Edged Echeveria is also popular as ‘lipstick’ echeveria, Echeveria agavoides have red edges on their leaves and prefer bright light with a little water. Their red edges help them stand out and warn off hungry animals.
4. Echeveria ‘Crimson Tide’
For maintaining this succulent health, you just make sure that you water it as it needs but not too much. Otherwise, with close-packed crimson rosettes, these succulents thrive in sunlight and dry soil. And their red color attracts helpful insects while shielding them from too much sun.
5. Echeveria agavoides ‘Red Dragon’
Named for their red-tipped leaves, Red dragon succulent likes indirect sunlight and minimal watering. It has spoon-shaped leaves as you can see in the image above! Their red color helps them blend into their natural habitat while warning off predators. Just protect the plant from extreme heat.
6. Pachyphytum oviferum
Pachyphytum oviferum’s chubby leaves resembling red-tinted moonstones, these succulents enjoy sunlight and well-draining soil. Although Red Moonstone is small, it still purifies air.
7. Euphorbia trigona ‘Rubra’
Euphorbia trigona ‘Rubra’ is a highly architectural succulent and refers to the “Royal red” succulent. Yes, its color is a big testament of it! Not only this, but its color warns animals to stay away while attracting pollinators. Rubra succulents need little water and indirect sunlight.
8. Sempervivum ‘Red Heart’
Sempervivum ‘Red Heart’ is an easy to grow succulent and a suitable ground covers one, too! It looks beautiful with its heart-shaped rosettes in green with red leaves in the center. Red Hearts prefer bright light and occasional watering. Their red color warns off animals is a bonus for you!
9. Echeveria ‘Red Ruffles’
Echeveria ‘Red Ruffles’ is a quirky yet evergreen succulent with red and green foliage. And featuring frilly leaves, Red Ruffles enjoy bright sunlight and well-draining soil. It is a drought tolerant plant once settled.
10. Sedum nussbaumerianum
Coppertone Stonecrop is a good choice for hanging baskets as it is growing fast with fiery foliage. While safe for humans, it’s best to keep pets away to prevent potential digestive issues if ingested.
11. Haworthiopsis attenuata
Sporting striped leaves, Red Zebras prefer bright, indirect light and minimal watering. It is a slow-growing and easy to maintain plant which stores water in its leaves and knows how to survive in dry periods.
Do you know Haworthiopsis attenuata, often called intelezi, is traditionally used to ward off evil spirits and lightning. It is also a key ingredient in some traditional herbal remedies.
12. Echeveria harmsii
Echeveria harmsii is also popular as Ruby Slippers with red tipped and lush green leaves. It is a fast growing shrub-like succulent which is good at durability and prefers full to partial sun. Unlike other succulents it needs regular watering and it will thank you with bright orange flowers. Just protect it from frost.
13. Crassula pubescens subsp. radicans
It is forming a lush red carpet, which prefers partial shade and well-draining soil. Their red color attracts pollinators. And the best part? Small Red Carpet Stonecrop is well-suited for small-scale ground cover and filling in between big plants in a planter or dish garden.
14. Delosperma dyeri Red Mountain
This Red Ice plant does not have red leaves but produces red flowers which are capable of covering your garden area as a carpet. That’s why it is in this list! This plant is easy to grow and suitable for ground covers and containers, too. It also attracts pollinators with its red blooms.
15. Sedeveria ‘Jet Beads’
When it is exposed to cooler climates, the succulent darkens to almost black, hence its name! Sedeveria ‘Jet Beads’ is a well suited plant for containers. And it thrives in full sunlight and well-draining soil.
16. Echeveria pulvinata
Touch this one and you might mistake it for velvet! Its leaves are lush and luxurious, with deep burgundy tones. It’s not just about looks though—those toxins keep critters at bay, ensuring its beauty remains undisturbed. Plus, the small white hairs protect it from water loss.
17. Euphorbia trigona ‘Royal Red’
The Royal Red Echeveria is like the king of the succulent world! It is an evergreen plant whose stems have 3 wing-like angels who carry small sharp spines. It can reach up to 3 ft. or higher in time. Just be careful with its sap as it is toxic and can cause skin irritation.
18. Echeveria ‘Red Devil’
This plant is just opposite to its name, but it’s red! The Red Devil is a bold and beautiful succulent with divine red leaves. Perfect for containers and rockeries. They love sunlight but indirectly and prefer well-draining soil.
19. Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
What a beautiful cactus with pink flowers it is! It is a succulent with intense red hues that remind you of a mesmerizing blood moon. Plus, its compact size and minimal watering needs make it a top pick for cactus lovers who want a lovely centerpiece.
20. Crassula ovata ‘Red Tips’
When a Jade plant receives full sunlight, it turns red, and that looks beautiful at the same time. Just keep an eye on your watering schedule and only water it when the soil is dry out completely. While harmless to humans, it’s best to keep curious pets away to avoid any tummy troubles.
21. Sedum rubrotinctum
The Jelly bean Sedum succulent is like a little butterfly in your garden, with chubby leaves that look like tiny wings. It’s super easy to grow from just a leaf so even if you’re new to gardening, you can still have a garden full of these lovely plants.
Do you know its green leaves turn pink and then red with lots of sunlight and with less water. Just be careful as the leaves of Sedum rubrotinctum are toxic if ingested!
22. Crassula arborescens ‘Red Ripple’
Sometimes, a thick red line on top of a full green plant is the reason to catch everyone’s eye as this plant does! The Red Ripple Jade is tough and can handle whatever life throws its way, that’s why it is a great choice for beginners or anyone who wants a plant that’s easy to care for.
23. Firecracker Plant
Looking for a plant that’s as fiery as fireworks? Firecracker Plant, with leaves that look like they’re ready to explode with color. Just be careful—it’s sap can irritate your skin, so it’s best to admire it from a safe distance.
24. Castilleja coccinea
Scarlet indian paintbrush has brush-like leaves as its name! It is tough and doesn’t need much water, which is why it is a great choice for people who forget to water their plants sometimes. This plant is a Missouri native occurs in rocky glades, prairies, moist and open woodlands. And also attracts Hummingbirds.
25. Sempervivum ‘Red Rubin’ (Hens & Chicks)
This succulent is like a little family of red rosettes, huddled together in your garden.They thrive in gritty, well-draining soils with proper drainage holes. It’s tough and can handle cold weather, so you can enjoy its company all year round. Sempervivum ‘Red Rubin’ is monocarpic meaning it dies once it flowers, you can have the full detail about it here!
26. Kalanchoe luciae
Just like its name suggests, the Paddle Plant is like a burst of fiery red in your garden. It’s tough and don’t mind if you forget to water it sometimes. It is also monocarpic but easily grows again from offsets. This plant can be toxic to animals so stay away from it.
27. Echeveria Red Noble Cluster
What a beauty it is! Clusters of red-edged rosettes are small but mighty. And the bonus part is they are tough and can handle dry spells like a champ. They are red in the cold, and in summer or in different environments, they turn green.
28. Peperomia graveolens
Peperomia graveolens resemble dolphins with their red and green curve leaves. And the best part? It’s super easy to grow, so you can share its beauty with all your friends.
29. Aeonium canariense
Aeonium canariense is an evergreen succulent with large velvety leaves. when it’s exposed to the sun its soft, fussy leaves turn red. It looks so attractive when not flowering because once it blooms it will die as Aeoniums are monocarpic too! But, it takes so many years to bloom and not all the rosettes flowers at the same time!
30. Rhipsalis Ramulosus
Do you believe it is a shrubby, epiphytic cactus which you can hang in your basket! This forest cactus tends to be long-lived, but it is rare also and needs partial shade plus high humidity to succeed.
31. Sedum spurium ‘Dragon’s Blood’
Dragon’s Blood is a ground-hugging succulent which is often used as ground covers. It needs good soil drainage and less watering to perform well. And easily propagated through division or cuttings. Yes, as its name suggests, it may be preventive for your other plants and scary for the animals who want to eat your other succulents.
32. Sedum spurium ‘Red Carpet’
As in the picture above, they are forming a lush carpet of red. It is a semi-evergreen groundcover succulent which reaches to the height of 4″ in leaves but 6″ tall when in blooms. These succulents spread quickly and prefer full sunlight and well-draining soil.
33. Crassula capitella
Like a stack of pagodas, this succulent’s leaves form layers of red-tipped beauty. It is a branching succulent with propeller-like leaves that mature from light green to beautiful red.
34. Othonna capensis
Little Pickles is a beautiful red tough plant that can handle hot, dry conditions, that is perfect for areas with arid climates. It resembles tiny pickles with daisy-like yellow blooms. Also, it’s very low-maintenance and can survive with occasional watering during prolonged dry spells.
35. Red Agave americana
This red agave is hard to miss with its large size and reddish color from its powdery surface. It has big, thick leaves with spines along the edges and a sharp point at the tip.
A Fact: Agave is also popular for its tall flowering stalk, which can grow up to 40 feet high!
36. Red Gasteria batesiana
Red Gasteria batesiana is a hardy succulent and it feels like a shark’s skin when you touch it. It prefers partial shade and doesn’t need much water. This plant is a good cold tolerant succulent down to about 22F.
Now you have the best list of red succulents. So, Pick your favorite ones and try to grow them and remember to share your growing experiences with us in the comments!
