Leaves with relief
Folds and raised areas add volume to the already fleshy surface. This is the distinctive detail of the form shown in the photograph.
Echeveria ‘Cleopatra’ 10.5cm
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€16,50
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Echeveria ‘Cleopatra’
These leaves took a sculpture class 🗿
- Succulent
- Sculpted leaves
- Grey-green shades
- Pink edges
- Rosette
Echeveria ‘Cleopatra’ resembles a rosette shaped by hand: broad, fleshy leaves curve inwards, while their raised edges create depth and movement. Soft pink and coral tones spread over grey-green, sometimes as a fine outline and sometimes as a diffuse wash across the surface. The matt finish keeps the composition gentle, even where its contours become particularly expressive.
The detail that catches the eye is the irregular raised texture on some of the leaves. Some bumps form small folds, others rise like low ripples, giving the rosette an almost sculptural surface. Younger leaves gather at the centre while the outer ones open around them, creating successive layers of colour and shade. Each side reveals a slightly different composition, with no two leaves repeating precisely the same pattern.
What makes it special
Broad leaves, gentle colours and a surface full of small surprises.
Gentle layers of colour
Grey-green combines with pink and coral shades. Their intensity and distribution differ from leaf to leaf and change as the plant grows.
A rosette with movement
Broad, cupped leaves and lifted edges create a composition with depth, especially rewarding when viewed slightly from above.
Its appeal lies in the little differences: a raised edge, a wash of pink, a sculpted fold that changes the character of the whole rosette.
In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it
Beside a bright window
Choose a very bright position where you can see the rosette from above. A simple pot in stone or earthy tones lets the leaf texture stand out. Introduce direct sunlight gradually.
A small collection of contrasting textures
Pair it visually with smooth or more geometric rosettes, in separate pots with drainage. During warm weather it can stand outdoors, sheltered from persistent rain, after gradual acclimatisation to the light.
- Echeveria elegans: its more uniform, silvery-green rosettes offer a calm contrast to the sculpted surface of ‘Cleopatra’.
- Echeveria agavoides: the more pointed leaves introduce clean lines beside its curves.
- Pachyphytum oviferum: rounded, fleshy leaves add a different scale and texture. Keep each plant in its own pot and water according to how its mix dries.
Care at a glance
Bright light, gradual acclimatisation
Choose a very bright position. Gentle morning sun can be introduced gradually; avoid sudden exposure to strong midday sun.
Water after drying
Check the mix below the surface and water when it has dried almost completely. Let water drain freely and empty the saucer.
Protection from cold and rain
Keep it frost-free. Cool conditions and low light slow drying, so reduce watering accordingly.
Children and pets
Position it where leaves will not be chewed and the pot cannot be knocked over. It is an ornamental plant, not food.
For this plant
Substrate & feeding
Detailed care Complete care guide Light, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail
Light and rosette shape
Start in a very bright position and increase gentle direct sunlight gradually. If new growth stretches and leaves become more widely spaced, reassess the light. During a Greek summer, take particular care with strong sun through glass.
Watering guided by the mix
Before watering, check that the mix is almost completely dry and the pot feels lighter. Wet the mix evenly, allow excess water to escape through the drainage holes and empty the saucer. Avoid water remaining in the centre of the rosette and do not follow a fixed weekly schedule.
Climate and seasonal adjustment
For a cautious approach to overwintering indoors, choose a bright position above 10°C, away from cold glass and draughts. This is conservative cultivation guidance, not a hardiness limit for the selection. When growth slows, reduce watering according to actual drying. The leaves do not need misting.
Potting mix and repotting
Use a porous cactus and succulent mix and a pot with unobstructed drainage holes. Repot when the roots have filled the available space, preferably during active growth, into a slightly larger pot. Keep the base of the rosette above the surface of the mix.
Feeding without rushing
Feed lightly only during active growth, following the dosage of a cactus and succulent fertiliser. If fresh potting mix includes initial nutrients, wait until their stated feeding period has ended before adding fertiliser. Do not water more often just to feed, and do not fertilise a struggling plant.
Looking after the surface
Do not polish or rub the leaves. Carefully remove only fully dried outer leaves that detach easily. Check between the leaves for insects, particularly white cottony deposits, and isolate the plant if an infestation appears.
Botanical identity Identity and origin The genus, family and cultivated selection
Genus and family
Echeveria belongs to the Crassulaceae family. It is a leafy succulent rather than a cactus; a fleshy rosette is a defining feature of the genus.
The ‘Cleopatra’ selection
‘Cleopatra’ is sold as a cultivated selection of Echeveria. The form shown here is distinguished by broad, curved leaves and their raised surface texture.
Cultivated origin
This selection has no documented wild distribution. Its parentage and breeder are not clearly recorded; the name does not correspond to a defined natural habitat.
Greenleaf for Plant Nerds Scientific facts nobody asked for Botanical details for those curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Storage inside the leaf
In fleshy Echeveria leaves, water-storage parenchyma includes cells that retain water. Leaf thickness therefore relates to internal storage tissue as well as external shape.
A matt finish with microscopic structure
Epicuticular waxes form above the leaf epidermis. In Echeveria, their microstructure contributes to interactions with light and water, producing the characteristic matt appearance. Rubbing disrupts this surface coating.
A rosette, not a stack of leaves
A rosette forms when leaves develop around a short stem, with little distance between their attachment points. Elongation of new growth can therefore change its overall geometry even when each leaf remains fleshy.
One leaf, new growing points
In the genus Echeveria, leaf propagation can produce new roots and shoots from tissues at the base of a detached leaf. This is vegetative regeneration, not seed germination. Success varies between selections and individual leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers about the rosette, light and letting the mix dry properly.
01 Are the bumps on the leaves a problem?
The form in the photograph has characteristic raised areas and folds. However, not every new mark should be considered normal: soft, wet or rapidly spreading damage needs separate assessment.
02 Can it live on a balcony?
In warm weather it can be placed outdoors, with gradual acclimatisation to light and protection from persistent rain. Move it to a bright, sheltered space before frost or prolonged cold.
03 Why is the rosette opening up and growing taller?
If new growth becomes sparse and elongated, insufficient light is a possible cause. Improve the light gradually. Existing stretched growth will not become shorter, but subsequent growth may be more compact.
04 Do soft leaves mean it needs water?
Not necessarily. Check the mix first: very dry mix and slightly wrinkled leaves are different from wet mix with translucent or mushy patches. Do not add water just because one leaf has softened.
05 Can I wipe the surface to make it shine?
No. The soft waxy coating is part of the natural surface. Avoid cloths, leaf-shine products and repeated handling. Remove loose dust carefully without rubbing.
06 Will it have exactly the same pink colour?
The shade and extent of pink vary with growing conditions and leaf age. Do not withhold water or expose the plant suddenly to strong sun to intensify its colour.
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