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Echeveria purpusorum [red form]
Also Known As
- Echeveria purpusorum 'Red'
- Red Urbinia
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 2"-4"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Echeveria purpusorum [red form] plant details
Echeveria purpusorum [red form] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and burgundy foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria purpusorum [red form]
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and burgundy
- Mature size: 2 IN - 4 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in summer
- Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rosette-forming, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria purpusorum [red form]
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Echeveria purpusorum [red form]
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
- burgundy
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 2"-4"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Echeveria 'Lucita', Chalk Rose Echeveria
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 3"-8"
Width: 4"-18"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 4"-10"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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