Page 24j Echeveria runyonii cv 'Topsy Turvy'

Echeveria runyonii Topsy TurvyUnknown.
The plant is thought to originated in California.
A plant with leaves that appear to be upside-down. So popular it is that it has superseded the normal type, which is not readily available now.
Distributed by the ISI No. 1647.

The picture opposite is a young plant which shows the compact symmetrical arrangement of leaves, before offsets and inflorescences appear, which are somewhat spoiled. However the profuse production of flowers and the short stem makes up for this.

Some of my plants have mutated to a cristate or monstrous form or variant which is shown below. This form grows into a tight ball which presents difficulties in removing dead leaves especially in the Winter. Not many flowers develop but each inflorescence is true to type.

CULTIVATION:
Fairly easy for the normal type, use a well drained C&S compost with some added slow release fertiliser. Growth in the summer is rapid so repot when the plant outgrows it's container. In the winter, conditions should be just enough water to stop drying out at a temperature of 2/5ºC Good air circulation and full light is helpful.
The monstrous form needs growing in a shallow pan as rooting is sparse and the plant easily rots off before it is noticed.
PROPAGATION:
Easy from cuttings, leaves and offsets, I have never tried seeds or the flowering stem technique.

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