Echeveria Topsy Turvy Care
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topsy succulent Echeveria topsy turvy cristataEcheveria Topsy Turvy Cristata is a rare and captivating crested form of the popular Echeveria runyonii topsy turvyTopsy Tupsy succulent, admired for its sculptural, wave like growth and silvery blue foliage. Unlike the standard rosette form, this cristata variety develops dramatic fan shaped crests that make it highly sought after by collectors and succulent enthusiasts who appreciate unusual and artistic plants. This succulent is known for its
Echeveria ‘Topsy Turvy’ Cristata is a rare and captivating crested form of the popular Echeveria runyonii topsy turvyTopsy Tupsy succulent, admired for its sculptural, wave-like growth and silvery-blue foliage. Unlike the standard rosette form, this cristata variety develops dramatic fan-shaped crests that make it highly sought after by collectors and succulent enthusiasts who appreciate unusual and artistic plants.
This succulent is known for its thick, spoon-shaped leaves that curl inward and upward, creating a distinctive twisted appearance.
In the crested form, the growth point fans out, forming ruffled, coral-like ridges rather than a single symmetrical rosette.
The leaves display a soft blue-green to silvery tone, often coated with a powdery farina that enhances their Learn more →Echeveria runyonii topsy turvy Soil cactus mix blend 1 gal 4 qt cacti succulent dirt compost growing mediawell-drained succulent soilpastel appearance
At maturity, Echeveria ‘Topsy Turvy’ Cristata typically grows 5 inches tall, but it can spread in a rosette of about 8 inches wide as the crested fans expand and branch.
Its size and sculptural shape make it ideal for decorative containers, succulent bowls, and statement planters.
Flowering of Crested Echeveria topsy turvy typically occurs in spring or summer, displaying slender flower stalks with small bell-shaped blooms that have orange or coral exteriors and yellow interiors when mature and healthy.
When it comes to care, Echeveria ‘Topsy Turvy’ Cristata prefers , and should be watered only when the soil is completely dry. During the growing season (spring and summer), water every 10–14 days with a thorough soak, reducing to every 3–4 weeks in fall and winter.
Indoors, it thrives in bright indirect light or 4–6 hours of gentle direct sunlight near a south- or west-facing window.
Outdoors, it grows best in USDA zones 9–11, where temperatures remain above freezing.
Fertilize lightly with an NPK fertilizer (about 5-10-5) once a year in spring, and avoid feeding during dormancy.
Final Thoughts
Overall, the Echeveria ‘Topsy Turvy’ Cristata is a striking, low-maintenance succulent that combines artistic form with easy care. It's rare, crested growth, soft blue foliage, and manageable size make it an exceptional addition to any succulent collection, whether displayed indoors in bright light or outdoors in warm climates.
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★★★★★ 5
Great Product
Color: Brown, Size: 4
Love them! They’re fairly priced and can hold a lot of weight! Make the space look great!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Different mounting mechanism than photos
Color: Light Brown, Size: 4, Color: Light Brown, Size: 4
I'm going to start off this review by stating that the mounting mechanism used on the Shelf is different than the one shown in the photo. In the photo, it shows a single bar which would have made the Shelf easier to level however, the product I received has two separate bars which means I have to be extra careful holding a level against the paper. Stencil. The reason I chose this product over different listings was because for a dollar or two more its photo showed a single bar.
Now for the pros and cons:
Pros:
Accurate measurement.
Shelf appears to be actual wood! The photos made it looks like a veneer, which it is not.
Easy to install.
Includes good instructions.
Seems like it can hold items fairly well.
Cons:
The mounting hardware for drywall pretty flimsy, and I stripped out some of the drywall anchors during install. They still worked, but it was annoying to finish inserting them.
The shelf doesn't sit fully flush to the wall from factory as the screws included make it protrude slightly. I can fix this with my dremel, However, This could have been solved from the factory by making the cavity slightly deeper.
As mentioned above in my main detractor, it is a two bar mounting system rather than a one bar, which was shown in the photo.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2024
★★★★★ 4
Pleased overall
Color: Light Brown, Size: 4
They have an unfinished feel, and the underside screws used to hold the shelf on the poles strip out really easy. Tighten those by hand and with care. Other than that, they look great and were easy to install. Came with a full set of hardware including anchors for various wall types. Stable enough to hold small to medium sized Lego sets (don't try to put Lego Hogwarts size kits on them--not big enough). Bought 3 sets of 4 and used others as Book shelves. They work very well for novel size or paperback sized books. Just make sure you anchor them well into the wall. These will only be as good as the installation.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Nice and Inexpensive!
Color: Light Brown, Size: 4, Color: Light Brown, Size: 4
Thé shelves are good quality and easy to hang. Thé instructions do leave a bit to be desired as they misidentify which anchor to use for dry wall. I followed instructions for the first shelf and it was not very stable. I switched to the other anchors and it was great. All hardware in included. These require minimum size holes in your wall, but it is a floating shelf so be prepared to patch when you take them down. It’s a set of 4 so a good value!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great purchase!
Color: Light Brown, Size: 4
Easy to assemble. Looks great on walls. Durable.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2026