Echeveria 'Red Peppers'
Echeveria ‘Red Peppers’ is an eye-catching Korean hybrid bred from the popular Echeveria ebony. Compact and rosette-forming, this succulent is distinguished by its fleshy, tightly packed leaves that display a dramatic contrast of colour—apple-green to peach centres blending into deep red tips. With sufficient sunlight, the red intensifies, creating a bold “pepper-like” glow that has made this cultivar highly sought after by collectors and gardeners alike.
Growing to around 15 cm in height and 5 cm across, Echeveria ‘Red Peppers’ remains neatly proportioned, making it ideal for small pots, mixed succulent bowls, or as a highlight in rockeries. Its compact size and striking tones allow it to stand out whether displayed individually or grouped with other contrasting succulents.
This hybrid thrives under bright, direct to filtered sunlight, which enhances its colouring and maintains its tight rosette form. Too little light will cause the plant to stretch and lose its intensity of colour. Like most echeverias, it prefers a free-draining, gritty soil mix and benefits from a “soak and dry” watering regime—watering thoroughly, then allowing the soil to dry completely before watering again. Overwatering should be avoided, particularly in the cooler months when growth slows.
Well suited to Australian conditions, Echeveria ‘Red Peppers’ demonstrates good drought tolerance once established and requires little ongoing care. It can also be grown successfully indoors on a bright windowsill, provided it receives several hours of strong light each day. Its fiery tones make it a natural focal point in any succulent arrangement, adding both warmth and structure to container gardens, patios, or interior spaces. With the right care, this Korean-bred hybrid will provide year-round colour and enduring appeal.
Echeveria 'Red Peppers', plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
All plants are shipped bare rooted unless otherwise stated. Orders are carefully packed and shipped via Express Post to NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and ACT. Orders are dispatched according to our weekly shipping schedule, available on our Shipping page, with tracking provided once your order has been lodged with Australia Post.
Succulents naturally change in colour, size and form throughout the year. Many develop richer colours and more compact growth during periods of seasonal stress, particularly through cooler months and brighter conditions, while warmer or lower-light conditions may produce greener, softer growth.
The plant you receive may therefore vary from the product images depending on the season, its stage of growth and current growing conditions. These natural variations are part of the character of living plants and do not affect their quality or health.
Pickup is available in Seville, Yarra Valley VIC by appointment. Order online as normal and any shipping charge will be automatically refunded after collection, unless you would prefer to receive an additional plant of similar value instead.
Important Plant Information
All plants are shipped bare rooted unless otherwise stated. This helps reduce shipping costs, improves plant safety during transit and allows plants to travel more reliably.
Plants are carefully packed for Express Post and may vary naturally in colour, size and form according to season, growth stage and growing conditions.
Please check the product description and images for information specific to the plant you are purchasing.
If you have any questions about your plant or order, please reach out to us. We’re always happy to help.