Echeveria pulidonis is a charming and readily recognizable succulent admired for its neat, symmetrical rosettes of pale, often powdery blue-green leaves that are distinctively tipped with a crisp, reddish-brown to pinkish hue. This elegant plant offers a subtle yet striking visual appeal, making it a popular choice for both novice and experienced succulent enthusiasts seeking a touch of refined beauty.
 
Key Features of Echeveria pulidonis
Symmetrical Rosette: Forms a neat and compact rosette of fleshy leaves.
Pale Blue-Green Leaves: The leaves typically exhibit a soft, powdery blue-green color, often covered in a delicate farina (epicuticular wax).
Distinctive Reddish Tips: Each leaf is characteristically tipped with a crisp reddish-brown to pinkish color, providing a lovely contrast to the pale foliage. The intensity of the red can vary with light exposure and temperature.
Relatively Small to Medium Size: Generally remains a manageable size, making it well-suited for container gardening and smaller arrangements.
Yellow Flowers: Mature plants can produce tall flower stalks bearing bell-shaped, yellow flowers, typically in the spring.
 
Care for Your Echeveria pulidonis
Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight to maintain its compact form and vibrant coloration. It can tolerate some direct morning sun, but intense afternoon sun may scorch the leaves, especially those with farina.
Soil: Requires well-draining soil to prevent root rot. A commercial cactus and succulent mix amended with extra perlite or pumice is ideal.
Watering: Water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry to the touch. Overwatering is a significant risk for Echeverias. Reduce watering considerably during the dormant winter months.
Temperature: Prefers moderate temperatures and is not frost-tolerant. Protect from freezing conditions.
Humidity: Adapts well to typical household humidity levels. Good air circulation is beneficial.
 
Maintenance for a Healthy Plant
Protecting Farina: If your Echeveria pulidonis has a powdery coating, handle the leaves gently and water from the base to avoid damaging this protective layer, which can leave permanent marks.
Removing Dead Leaves: Regularly remove any dead or dried leaves from the bottom of the rosette to maintain a clean and healthy environment and deter pests.
Repotting: Repot every 1-2 years or when the plant has outgrown its container. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger and has drainage holes. Spring or early summer is the best time for repotting.
Pest Control: Monitor for common succulent pests like mealybugs and aphids. Treat any infestations promptly with appropriate methods.
Removing Flower Stalks: Once the flowers have faded, the flower stalks can be carefully removed.
Fertilizing: Fertilize sparingly during the active growing season (spring and summer) with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer formulated for succulents. Avoid over-fertilizing.
 
Propagation Methods for Expanding Your Collection
Offsets (Chicks): Mature plants may produce offsets around the base. Once these have developed their own roots, they can be carefully separated and potted individually. Allow the cut surfaces to callus over for a day or two before planting.
Leaf Cuttings: Select healthy, mature leaves and ensure a clean break from the stem. Allow the cut end to callus for several days. Place the callused leaf on top of well-draining soil or slightly bury the callused end. Mist lightly and provide bright, indirect light until roots and new plantlets emerge. This can be a slower process.
Seeds: Propagation can also be done by seeds, although this is a slower method and less common for home gardeners.
 
Echeveria pulidonis, with its elegant rosettes of pale blue-green leaves tipped with a crisp red, is a refined and relatively easy-to-care-for succulent that brings a touch of understated beauty to any collection or arrangement. Its symmetrical form and subtle coloration make it a consistently popular choice among succulent enthusiasts.
 
 
* Picture and information intended only as a guide.  Size and colours of plants will vary, not any 1 plant is exactly the same and minor variations will occur.
 
** All plants will be posted bare rooted.