Thisspeciesis quite rare , and most of the plants you see mark asEcheveria purpusorumare ordinarily hybrids . There are several more or less similar hybrid , one of them beingEcheveria’Dionysos' . Echeveria purpusorumhas more slender leave of absence with a pointier apex , while those ofEcheveria’Dionysos ' be given to be plumper .
Echeveria purpusorum(Rose ) A.Berger
Echeveria purpusiorum , Urbinia purpusii
In cultivation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeGenus : Echeveria
The specific epithet " purpusorum(pur - snatch - OR - um ) honorsCarl Albert PurpusandJoseph Anton Purpus , German plant collectors who discovered the species in 1909 near San Luis Atolotitlán in Puebla .
Echeveria purpusorumis native to southernMexico . It arise in quite hot and wry conditions in Puebla and Oaxaca .
In cultivation, Minsk, Belarus. Photo by Galina Rylko. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Echeveria purpusorumis a small succulent plant life that spring a compact , usuallysolitaryrosette of deep olive - gullible , gray - green , or milky - green leaves dapple with minor unpredictable red - brown spot . Therosettegrows easy , reach up to 3.2 inch ( 8 cm ) in height and diameter , and can occasionally produce a fewoffsets . The leaf are triangular - ovate , tapering to a sharp point , and can measure out up to 1.6 inches ( 4 cm ) long and 1.2 inches ( 3 centimeter ) wide at the pedestal .
In late spring , the rosettes develop somewhat urn - determine flowers in few - flowered clump on slender reddish stalks that can grow up to 12 inch ( 30 cm ) in duration . The flowers are scarlet red with a yellow tip on the exterior and scandalmongering on the inside , measuring up to 0.5 inches ( 1.2 centimetre ) long .
Light : Echeveria purpusorumrequires full Lord’s Day to fond specter for optimal growth . Therefore , place it near the vivid windowpane in your home . In plus , if you are move the plant outside in spring , do it step by step and invalidate picture to intense afternoon Dominicus .
In cultivation, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. Photo by Mario Venegas Martinez. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Soil : take in soil that drains rapidly is most important for rise a healthy succulent . While many cultivator favour tocreate their own soil mix , commercial-grade soil for succulent will shape fine .
Temperature : High temperatures are not a problem as long as there is mint of saucy air , butEcheveria purpusorumis a stamp succulent and must be brought indoors if there is a endangerment of freeze out temperature . It grow good inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimal wintertime temperature ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° ascorbic acid ) .
Watering : During the growing time of year , the " soak and dry " method is the preferred docket for this plant . piss deeply and then allow the dirt totally dry out before watering again . Water slenderly during the winter , only enough to keep the flora from shriveling . Above all , if you have a saucer under the pot , do not forget to empty the spare water .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Fertilizing : Although it can grow well without fertilizer , the plant may benefit from excess nutrients . Feed only during the acquire time of year and use a water - soluble fertilizer diluted to half the recommend strength .
repot : If growing it in a container , repot as needed in spring or early summertime , but insure the filth is ironical before you part . Also , always use a container with drainage holes .
Propagation : Echeveria purpusorumis normally circularise from leaves but can also be originate from germ . The best time to take leafage cuttings is springiness , while spring or summertime are idealistic for sow in semen .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Echeveria .
Echeveria purpusorumhas no reported toxic effect and is safe to raise around child andpets .
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