Echeveria pulidonis
Red-tipped, red-margined rosettes on a slow-growing stemless body. It belongs to the Echeveria genus, comes from Mexico (Veracruz), stays around Rosette 12–15 cm, and tolerates USDA 9b–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Echeveria
- Origin: Mexico (Veracruz)
- Mature size: Rosette 12–15 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Echeveria
- Origin
- Mexico (Veracruz)
- Mature size
- Rosette 12–15 cm
- Growth habit
- Slow stemless rosette with red-tipped leaves
- Leaf colour
- Grey-green with bright red leaf tips
- Flower colour
- Yellow bell spikes
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
About the Echeveria pulidonis
Red-tipped, red-margined rosettes on a slow-growing stemless body. The red tips glow against the grey-green leaves; flowers are yellow — unusual for the genus.
Care and cultivation
Grow in a fast-draining gritty mix with bright light and morning sun. Water deeply only when bone dry. Remove spent stalks and dried lower leaves; handle leaves by the stem to protect the farina. Light: Bright light with morning sun; colour deepens with light. Water: Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Soil: Fast-draining cactus mix, 50% grit.
Description
Echeveria pulidonis is a Echeveria succulent from Mexico (Veracruz). Red-tipped, red-margined rosettes on a slow-growing stemless body. The red tips glow against the grey-green leaves; flowers are yellow — unusual for the genus.
Identification
Key identification features: Grey-green with bright red leaf tips leaves in a Slow stemless rosette with red-tipped leaves form, reaching Rosette 12–15 cm. Nickname: 'Pulidonis'. Nickname: 'Pulidonis'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Echeveria pulidonis?
Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Echeveria pulidonis toxic to pets?
Non-toxic. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Echeveria pulidonis, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.