Dark Green Echeveria
Echeveria atroviridis · Native to Mexico
An unusual, deep forest-green echeveria that develops striking red leaf margins in bright light. A standout specimen among the usual blue-grey rosettes — and pet-friendly.
Available in 4½ inchCare
Light
Thrives in bright, indirect to direct light. Strong light deepens its dark color and brings out red leaf margins; too little light makes the rosette stretch.
Water
Water only when the soil is completely dry. It stores moisture in its fleshy leaves and is highly drought-tolerant — use a pot with excellent drainage to avoid root rot.
Soil & Feeding
Use a well-draining cactus or succulent soil, and fertilize lightly once a month during spring and summer.
Quick Tip
Water at the soil line rather than into the rosette — water pooling in the center can lead to rot.
Details
Its rich dark green, slightly waxy rosette leaves set it apart from more common echeveria varieties. The deeper the color, the more striking it looks as a specimen plant or in mixed arrangements.
- ✅ Rare deep forest-green color
- ✅ Develops red margins in bright light
- ✅ Easy-care, drought-tolerant, and low maintenance
Size
Available in a 4½ inch pot — a great starter size that’s easy to place on a windowsill, desk, or shelf, and simple to repot as it grows.
Good to Know
🐾 Non-toxic to humans and generally considered pet-safe — a great choice for households with pets and children.
Plant Bio
Echeveria atroviridis
Dark Green Echeveria is a less-common species echeveria native to Mexico. Its name, atroviridis, literally means “dark green” — a fitting description for a plant that breaks from the usual pale, powdery blue-grey of most echeverias.
It forms rosettes of glossy, slightly waxy, deep forest-green leaves. Under bright light and a little stress, the leaf edges blush a rich red, giving a striking green-and-crimson contrast that makes it a real specimen plant.
It stays fairly compact, offsets into clusters over time, and can send up arching stalks of bell-shaped flowers. Because its leaves are already dark, strong light only deepens the drama rather than bleaching it out.
Care is classic echeveria: bright light, gritty soil, and a thorough drink only once the soil has dried completely.
What makes it special?
- Its deep forest-green color is unusual in a genus dominated by blue and grey.
- Red leaf margins develop in bright light for extra contrast.
- Like other echeverias, it’s easy and pet-friendly.
Note: Echeverias are generally considered non-toxic and pet-safe, but are grown for ornament rather than eating. Water carefully — overwatering is the main risk.