Are you enjoying succulent hunting this autumn? This year, there are so many events happening, and every day social media is overflowing with posts showing off people's latest finds. Just scrolling through them is so much fun—I can’t seem to stop! So, I thought it was about time for PUKUBOOK to jump into the mix, too!
In this feature, I'll introduce "the new must-watch succulents" recently added to the PUKUBOOK collection. Our picks come from both what’s trending according to PUKUBOOK’s site analytics and social media timelines, as well as those serendipitous discoveries that just stole my heart at shops and events. Not every one of these will become a massive craze—some of them might even seem a bit off the beaten path. But I hope this list helps you discover some new favorites you hadn’t met before!
Let’s start with some truly irresistible picks—Yuukien’s original cultivars, which have a sterling reputation and are famous for selling out instantly online. For example, I purposely sought out "Momokuma," but the others were all picked by inspiration!
Not long ago, (well, depending on the plant, still sometimes now!), some elite echeverias cost as much as 30,000 yen... But now, thanks to increased production overseas, prices are calming down. After all, these are cultivars based on trusty old @@[Echeveria 'Lilacina']! They’re both robust and fast-growing.
In contrast, variegated newcomers are holding their value, with premium variegates emerging overseas every day. We can’t possibly cover them all, but PUKUBOOK has even been the first in Japan to introduce a few of these truly new faces!
We also have a column all about what variegation is. It’s a rather early article from our archives:
The "Dark Opal" variety has started circulating in Japan this year and is gaining a solid following on social media. Its chunky, rounded form and glossy dark sheen really do look like a precious stone. Although it’s still gaining recognition, I think it's only going to get more popular! Trying to gather other similar varieties just made the unique presence of 'Dark Opal' stand out even more.
For years, "white-nuanced" echeverias have taken center stage, but with 'Dark Opal' leading the way, I feel like "black types" are on the rise. Personally, though, I’ve grown most fascinated by "orange" types—having passed through the red phase, too! Orange is actually a rare color not just among echeverias but among succulents as a whole, yet new hybrids with orange hues have been popping up more often lately. Maybe it’s a sign of a new trend, or maybe it’s just a passing whim?
There are, of course, lots of exciting new Korean hybrids, too. Here are a few standouts that have been especially popular on social media or that have personally caught my eye!
Do you think Haworthia’s heyday is over? Not so fast! Now that formerly ultra-luxury varieties are finally affordable, this could actually be the best time to build your collection. Their beauty truly deserves to be appreciated anew!
I’ll be honest—aeoniums are still pretty new to me! For beginners like myself, telling new varieties apart can be a real challenge... But honestly, there's a handful of aeoniums that even total newbies can identify thanks to their clear unique traits, so I’ll introduce just these extra-distinctive picks.
With the publication of the Agave Titanota Named Illustrative Guide, named agaves are getting more buzz than ever. Prices have dropped, making these plants much easier to collect, and PUKUBOOK has a lineup of test plants we’ve been watching grow for some time. We’re sharing a few of the standouts first, but there are more named varieties "in the pipeline," so expect even more additions in a few months down the line!
You can find some of the varieties introduced here available for sharing via PUKUBOOK SUCCULENTS. Sales help fund succulent imports over winter, so your support is truly appreciated!
Lately, I’ve picked up new tricks like "bulk importing cheaply from overseas" and "sharing surplus plants for sale," which means there's more to invest and so many more plants to collect! Gathering them enables me to take better photos, and follow their growth for the long term. And all of it is thanks to the amazing supporters who "adopt" these surplus plants, and most of all, all you brilliant users who visit PUKUBOOK’s site every day. I'll keep striving to introduce even more varieties, so I truly appreciate your continued support and visits in the future!
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