Echeveria Purple Afterglow

Echeveria ‘Purple Afterglow’ – Radiant Rosette Succulent with Vivid Purple Edges

Echeveria ‘Purple Afterglow’ is a beautifully coloured succulent prized for its glowing rosette form and vivid purple leaf margins. Its fleshy leaves often display a soft silvery-green centre that blends into rich violet-purple edges, creating the eye-catching “afterglow” effect that makes this variety so desirable.

With its sculptural shape and striking colour contrast, this Echeveria makes a stunning feature plant for decorative pots, sunny patios, rock gardens, and mixed succulent arrangements. Under bright light, the purple tones become more pronounced, giving the plant an even more dramatic appearance.

During the warmer months, mature plants may produce tall flower stems with charming pink to coral, bell-shaped blooms, adding seasonal colour and extra ornamental appeal.

Why You’ll Love It

• Beautiful rosette succulent with glowing purple leaf edges
• Silvery-green foliage creates a soft, radiant colour contrast
• Excellent feature plant for pots, shelves, patios, and arrangements
• Produces attractive pink to coral flowers in spring and summer
• Drought-tolerant and easy to care for once established

Pot Size & Shipping

This plant is grown in a 130mm nursery pot, which is a useful size guide when choosing a decorative pot for your home.

The first four photos are for display purposes only. The succulent shown in the red pot is an example of a plant grown in a 130mm container. Your plant may vary slightly in size, shape, colour, and form, as every succulent is naturally unique.

Care Guide

Light
Prefers bright, indirect light to full sun. Stronger light can help intensify the purple tones.

Watering
Use the soak-and-dry method. Water thoroughly, then allow the soil to dry completely before watering again. Reduce watering during winter.

Soil
Use a free-draining succulent or cactus mix to help prevent root rot.

Climate
Best suited to warm, dry, frost-free conditions. In cooler climates, grow indoors near a bright window or protect from frost.

Maintenance
Remove dry lower leaves and spent flower stalks to keep the rosette looking neat and healthy.

Good to Know

Colour intensity may change with light exposure, season, and growing conditions. Brighter light generally encourages stronger purple edging and a more compact rosette.

Limited Availability

Due to high demand, this item is limited to one per customer.

Please note — NT, TAS, and WA customers should contact us before placing an order due to additional quarantine and shipping requirements.

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