Scientific name: Echeveria purpusorum
Common name: Echeveria purpusorum
There are red spots on the leaves. Depending on the amount of sunlight it gets the leaves can be brown, green, or red. This plant is very slow-growing and doesn’t bloom often. There are red-orange flowers on a tall stem.
Quick Look at Echeveria purpusorum
- Partial sun to partial shade
- Typical water needs for a succulent
- Plant grows up to 6″ (15 cm) tall
Plant grows up to 6″ (15 cm) wide - Zone 9a (Minimum 20° F | -6.7° C)
- Not cold hardy
- Propagation by leaves
- Can be toxic to humans and animals
- Winter Dormant
General Care for Echeveria purpusorum
Echeveria purpusorum is small and grows slowly. The leaves are exposed to bright light.
This Echeveria can be used for a wedding bouquet or part of a wreath.
Watering
Echeveria purpusorum has typical watering needs. The “soak and dry” method will allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Don’t let water sit on the leaves and use a well-draining soil. The Echeveria attracts mealy bugs.
Where to Plant
If you live in a zone that gets colder than 20 F, it’s best to plant Echeveria purpusorum in a container that can be brought indoors. It does well in both full and partial sun.
If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, place a room that gets a lot of sunlight near a southern-facing window.
How to Propagate Echeveria purpusorum
The process of propagation of Echeveria purpusorum can take longer than other plants.
If you want to propagation a leaf, gently twist the leaf from the stem. The leaf should be a clean pull, where no part of the leaf is left on the stem. This will increase the chances of a successful propagation.
Allow the leaf to dry out for a day or two before placing it on the soil.
