Echeveria pulidonis
Pulido's Echeveria
Slow-growing, Echeveria pulidonis is an evergreen succulent with stemless rosettes, 4-5 in. wide (10-12 cm), packed with over 25 fleshy, plump, slightly cupped, pale silvery-green leaves adorned with red edges and a delicate red tip. In spring, this Echeveria displays bright yellow flowers on reddish, arching stems. It offsets readily and will form a good-sized clump over time. A great choice for containers.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Grows up to 8 in. tall (20 cm) and 6-8 in. wide (15-20 cm).
- Easily grown in sandy, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in sun or partial shade. The best color is obtained in full sun. Water occasionally.
- Perfect for containers where spectacular floral arrangements can be created.
- Deer resistant
- Virtually disease free. Watch for mealybugs, vine weevil, and aphids
- Propagate by stem or leaf cuttings in spring or early summer. Separate offsets in spring
- Mostly native to Mexico
Requirements
| Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Echeveria |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 8" (20cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 8" (20cm - 20cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Echeveria |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 8" (20cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 8" (20cm - 20cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
