Echeveria Purpusorum

About Echeveria Purpusorum

Echeveria Purpusorum, originating from Mexico. The dark green succulent with red spots on its leaves. It is a rare Echeveria that grows slowly up to 3.2 inches(8 cm) in diameter. Leave are ovate or triangular-ovate shape with a sharp edge. Stunning orange-red flowers appear on a tall stem in late spring. The popular succulent features a compact and full rosette shape that is resistant to stretching. It is an easy-to-grow succulent, highly recommended for beginners. To ensure optimal growth and appearance, please refer to the care guide below.

How to care for Echeveria Purpusorum

Sun/Temperature: Like other Echeveria plants, Echeveria Purpusorum enjoy full to partial/filtered sunlight to thrive. Proper sunlight is crucial for succulents during the spring and autumn seasons. By providing adequate light, the brown spots on the leaves of Echeveria Purpusorum will turn red, enhancing the overall beauty of the plant. Soft succulents are not cold-tolerant, so it is important to move potted succulents indoors before winter arrives. However, the succulent plant can tolerate temperature variations of around 50 ℉ in the early morning and evening, especially during the spring and autumn seasons. If the temperature is suitable, Echeveria Purpusorum will bring you delightful transformations.

Soil/Pot: For beginners, professional succulent potting soil can meet most of the growth requirements for succulents. Prepare a specific cactus mix for your succulents. Generally, you can mix perlite or pumice with potting soil in a 1:1 ratio. However, you can adjust the proportion of particles based on the humidity conditions in your city. In arid regions, the particle ratio can be as high as 60%-70%, while in rainy cities, a higher particle content promotes better soil aeration and drainage. Don't forget to choose planter pots with drainage holes. Click here to get the best soil recipe for succulents.

Watering: Succulents are drought-tolerant plants, which means they don't like to sit in damp soil, and Echeveria Purpusorum is no exception. So, how should you water succulents? The best watering method is the "soak and dry". When you notice slight wrinkling of the leaves, it may be a sign that your succulent underwater, and that's when you can water the succulent thoroughly. Overwatering succulents can cause the leaves to become translucent and gradually rot. Avoid watering succulents during midday in summer, and maintaining a well-ventilated environment after watering is crucial for their health. Click here to learn how to save overwatered succulents.

Propagation: Echeveria Purpusorum is easily propagated from the leaf, which is common among Echeveria propagation. Gently twist a few bottom leaves from the mother succulent and do leaf propagation, which is a decent way to get more succulents. Click here to learn to learn how to propagate succulents from leaves.

Pests control: The plump lotus-shaped form and darker leaf color of Echeveria Purpusorum make it attractive to insect feeding. The most common pest is scale insects, which can hide between the leaves and go unnoticed. However, there's no need to worry excessively as these pests can be easily dealt with in the early stages. The simplest method is to spray diluted alcohol to remove the insects. If the infestation becomes severe, thorough cleaning of the succulent and repotting may be necessary.

More information

Primary color: green
Secondary color: red/brown
Bloom color: orange red
Cold hardiness: zone 9a-11b(from 25F to 50F)
Product format: 2" pot
Suitability: balcony, Window, Garden
Propagation: leaf
Special characteristic: pet safe, low maintenance

We pack all shipments by hand. 

We have many years of experience shipping live succulents and cactus plants. We pay close attention to packing and have developed an expert shipping method. All succulents are packed and protected with polypropylene cotton (this is a stuffing used for dolls). We find this is the most effective material for protecting live plants while in transit. It is important to us that you are able to Keep going and Keep growing without any stress about the quality of the product or packaging.

Shipping Speed

In general, it takes 3 to 10 days for plants to arrive after you place your order. All orders will be shipped out 48 hours after you place them. We ship the orders on work days(from Monday to Saturday) and all year round. In normal conditions, it will take 3-10 days for you to receive the package. Estimated shipping times are offered as needed.

HOLIDAYS: During weeks in which a holiday occurs - Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, etc. - shipping may be delayed until the following week.

EXTREME WEATHER NOTICE: The Next Gardener reserves the right to hold shipments during storms or periods of extreme heat or cold. This is to ensure your plant does not suffer while it is in transit.

Winter shipping

We insist on shipping succulents to our customers all year round. However due to the extreme winter weather, although we pack succulents with as much protective material as possible, plants are still at increased risk of frost on their way to colder areas. We highly recommend adding one 72-hour heat pack to your order or you can request a hold on the package until it warms up.

Please note that The Next Gardener is not responsible for packages that suffer cold damage without a heat pack. We cannot control the weather. Order at your own risk.

Hawaii, Alaska, and Other US Territories

Fortunately, shipping is available to Alaska, Guam, and other U.S. Territories. However, due to numerous factors beyond our control, including customs checks and shipping delays, free shipping to Hawaii and Puerto Rico is not an option. And we can not provide the 14-day quality guarantee for orders going to Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The buyer will assume all risk of damage when a delivery is delayed. We appreciate your understanding.

Sorry. No International Shipping for now!!!