Photo of Echeveria pulidonis foliage by Kara Nursery

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Echeveria pulidonis

Also Known As

  • Echeveria pulidonis hybrid

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2"-8"
  • W: 4"-12"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Echeveria pulidonis plant details

Echeveria pulidonis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and burgundy foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria pulidonis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and burgundy
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria pulidonis

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tender. Green leaves with red tips and edges.
A pretty Mexican Hens and Chicks forming 4-5 "rosettes of powder blue slightly cupped leaves delicately rimmed in crimson. Usually blooms in winter with yellow flowers. We use in in many of succulent planters. Shipping 4" pots.
Gray-green leaves form stemless rosettes, to 4-5" wide, growing slowly and gradually, forming a small mound to 1' wide. Yellow flowers appear in late winter to early spring, standing above the foliage on arching stems. Best in well-drained, lean soil in bright shade to morning sun. Water in spring and summer during the growing season and occasionally in winter. Frost hardy in USDA zone 9, so best in pots with winter protection. Crassulaceae

Gardening facts about Echeveria pulidonis plant

How to Grow Echeveria pulidonis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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