Echeveria Topsy Turvy Care
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topsy turvy succulent plant 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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I had had it with cheaply functioning wine bottle openers!
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I like a manually functioning wine bottle opener. This one is smooth and easy to use and I didn't feel like I would cut my finger when removing the cork from the opener. Would definitely recommend!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great price and feels like quality.
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Solid, feels like quality. Great price!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2026
★★★★★ 3
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Not total garbage, but not high quality either. Looks, feels, and performs like a cheap wine opener.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2026
★★★★★ 5
A Surprisingly Premium, No-Nonsense Corkscrew That Just Works
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I’ve gone through more corkscrews than I care to admit. Some cute, some clever, some that looked great on the countertop but absolutely fell apart the second they met a stubborn cork. This opener immediately impressed me with how solid and dependable it feels. The zinc alloy gives it a weight and sturdiness that you notice the moment you pick it up, and it has that “built to last” vibe you don’t usually get at this price point.
What I love most is that there’s no learning curve, no gimmicks, and no unnecessary parts that will eventually loosen or snap. It’s the kind of tool that feels familiar but elevated. The turning mechanism is smooth, controlled, and surprisingly effortless, even on older bottles where the cork can be unpredictable. The wings rise evenly, don’t wobble, and give you a ton of leverage, so removing the cork feels almost too easy.
It also doubles as a great bottle opener, and I appreciate that it actually feels like a bottle opener you can trust rather than a flimsy add-on tucked in as an afterthought.
If you want something flashy for your bar cart, this may not be the centerpiece. But if you’re looking for a reliable, heavy-duty corkscrew that quietly outperforms the pretty ones, this is it. An incredibly solid value and easily one of the most dependable openers I’ve owned.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Classic design and good sturdy quality
Color: Silver, Number of Items: 2
Let's just address the elephant in the room. My family says I am cheap, but I call it thrifty. Either way, I bought a couple of cork screws earlier that left like they would break at any moment when pushing down the arms, and after a few bottles, one arm did bend.
So this time, i paid attention to the reviews and chose these cork screws as the review said they are solid quality. The review was correct. This design is pretty fool proof and easy for anyone to use. You do not need super human strength to pull the cork. Just remove the foil, screw the sharp coil into the cork until the arms have reached the top of their range, the place the bottle on a hard surface and push both arms down. Easy peasy.
The bad openers I mentioned earlier did not have anything on the opener arms and the metal was thin. It did not provide a good feel. These cork screws have thicker arms and have a rubber grip on them which provides a much more comfortable operation.
I would definitely recommend these cork screws for quality and value.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2025