Succulents come in all shapes and sizes, that is the part of their beauty. Their are succulents that look like a human brain, living rocks, and some types are completely see through. One beautiful type of succulent is the Greenovia dodrantalis, better known as the Rose Succulent. This succulent looks so similar to roses that if it were not for their green color, you might completely mistake them for roses. Greenovias are not the only succulents that look like roses, but they are the most famous.
Check out these 35 beautiful succulents that look just like roses.
1. The Perfect Rose
It looks like the perfect rose, but it really is the perfect greenovia. This succulent has many leaves that are about will keep this succulent growing for a long time. How gorgeous!
2. Shedding Leaves
While roses have petals, succulents have leaves. This greenovia is burgeoning with new leaves and ready to bloom once again. Greenovias are dormant in the summertime and grow during the winter, which is unusual compared to others.
3. Baby Green Roses
This person just purchased themselves some baby greenovias. These succulents are even pretty when they are so small. The succulent in the middle is overgrowing all the ones around it, those have some catching up to do.
4. The Queen and Her Subjects
That is one massive succulent. The way these succulents have been planted make it seem as if the center one is the queen and the smaller ones are her subjects. Has a rose ever grown to that size?
5. Add Some Pink Flair
This succulent is called the Echeveria agavoides, but commonly referred to as the lipstick echeveria. It is native in parts of Mexico. It might not be a greenovia but it sure looks like a rose. It even adds in the pink color to really make it pop.
6. Pointed Edges
This succulent is called the Echeveria ulhii. It looks very similar to the greenovia but these “green roses” have a very pointed tip on each of the leaves. They say every rose has its thorn, but this succulent has its point.
7. Will You Accept This Succulent?
This greenovia, if red, would look exactly like the roses handed out on the Bachelorette. If there is ever a rose shortage, the production team can use these as back ups. They will sure last longer!
8. Growing Echeveria Imbricata
The Echeveria Imbricatas are known more commonly as the blue rose. This type of succulent is one of the oldest hybrid succulents created and it has remained popular throughout. They sure are beautiful, so you can see why they have stayed popular over the years.
9. By The Dozen
This succulent garden is beautifully extraordinary. The variety of colors make the entire garden pop out. Would you want this succulent garden at your home?
10. Stemming Out
The stems on these Greenovias are making sure they stand out. A big reason that stems might grow this long is because of lack of sunlight. The succulent will grow and bend to try and find a light source.
11. Succulent with Pumice
This greenovia has been potted with pumice. The soil for greenovias is very important for its health. Greenovias need a soil that quickly drains because they cannot have too much water or they will waste away.
12. Let’s Have a Tea Party
This greenovia looks like a tea cup straight from the Mad Hatter’s tea party. The leaves have even created the perfect saucer for its cup. Cheers!
13. A Bundle of Baby Succulents
All these baby succulents are trying their very best to grow. There are so many of them that they are growing on each other instead of by each other. It is survival of the fittest in the succulent world too.
14. Complemented with Pink
This succulent owner wanted her green rose to really stand out. So, she added some hot pink roses to the soil. No matter what type of rocks a person will add to the soil of a greenovia, the beauty of the greenovia still stands out.
15. Brand New
This succulent is an original Zusung hybrid. The picture was shared in February of 2020 and it was so new that it still has not been named. What would you name this succulent hybrid?
16. Grow Your Own Way
These beautiful succulents are here to remind you that everyone must grow in their own way. Every succulents journey is different, just like us. The color of these succulents really make them seem like they are real roses.
17. Red Rose
Red roses have always been the most popular rose. This deep red succulent is trying to keep that trend going for red succulents too. The center of this succulent really stands out as a red rose imposter.
18. Beautifully Unique
Can’t you just stare at this beautiful succulent for hours? Every succulent is unique but this succulent tops the cake. It is so beautifully unique in its coloring and shape.
19. A Bushel of Succulents
Okay, it might not be an actually bushel of succulents but there sure is a lot. These greenovias are ready to be planted and grow even bigger and more beautiful.
20. Regrowth
The dying leaves on these greenovias look just like dying petals from a rose. Greenovias and roses not only look alike when they are alive, they even look similar when they shed. They are ready for some regrowth this year.
21. Falling Leaves
If the previous greenovias did not convince you that their dying leaves look just like dying petals, this one has too. This greenovia is letting go of the old and bringing in the new.
22. A Real Handful
These greenovias are a real handful, but in actually greenovias are very easy to take care of. Just make sure to bring your greenovias inside the house if you live in a snowy environment. They will become damaged if left outside in the cold for too long.
23. Bask in the Sunshine
Doesn’t it look like this greenovia opened up perfectly to bask in the sunshine? Most succulents need plenty of sunshine and greenovias are no different. Greenovias can get sun damage, so they cannot be left in direct and intense sunlight for a long period of time.
24. Pink Tips
Here is another beautiful lipstick succulent that looks like a rose. The pointed edges that turn to a light pink really makes these succulents stand out from the greenovias.
25. Rise and Shine
This greenovia is finally opening up after its dormant period. If you look closely you can see the dust and cobwebs that have formed during its hibernation. This greenovia is ready for a spring cleaning.
26. To Each Their Own
The official name for this succulent is Kalanchoe Tomentosa. It is more commonly referred to as the panda plant or chocolate soldier. These succulents have a very different look than the greenovias but still resemble roses. All roses do not look the same, so a variety of succulents can look like a different type of rose.
27. A Mother Lola
These pretty succulents are known as Echeveria Lolas, or just lolas. Lolas are propagated by its leaves, cuttings or offsets. This specific bunch were all propagated from the middle lola. She is the mother lola to all her surrounding lolas.
28. Drying Bouquet
Succulents have been trendy for weddings the past few years. A perfect bouquet for a wedding with succulent decor would be a greenovia bouquet. The bouquet would have the look of roses but stay on theme with the other succulents.
29. Artichoke? Rose? Succulent?
This greenovia has so many leaves that it looks like more than just a rose. It looks like an artichoke with leaves growing backwards and it has the coloring of a cabbage. What do you think this greenovia looks like the most?
30. The Family
The family that is potted together, stays together. These greenovias range in size, color and shape but they are all beautiful green roses. These succulents are stealing the show from their neighboring succulents.
31. Getting Sleepy
This greenovia is starting its hibernation process for the summer. The leaves are getting tighter together and it is almost ready for some much needed sleep.
32. Full Hibernation
While the previous greenovia was almost ready for its dormant period, these greenovias are completely dormant. The old leaves are dying off and they are ready to grow some new leaves.
33. A Little Extra
This succulent has two little extra succulents that comes with it. The offshoots only adds to its uniqueness. I have never seen a rose grow within a rose, have you?
34. The Prickly Rose
Meet the Sempervivum heuffelii succulent, commonly known as the cherry glow. This succulent has red rosettes in the summer but they turn more purple in the winter. The cherry glows are known for being very hard to kill. They can survive outside in all types of weather and are safe around pets.
35. The Final Rose
Graptopetalum’s, such as this one, are so gorgeous. They are commonly referred as a leather petal or ghost plant. Their color will change depending on the amount of sunlight they receive. If they are in full sun their colors range from yellow-pink to pearlescent. If they are in partial sun their colors will be more blue and gray.
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