The botanical name of this succulent is Echeveria ‘Purple Pearl’. Synonyms include Echeveria ‘Metallica’ or Echeveria ‘Purple Prince’. In German, it is known as Echeverie. The succulent belongs to the genus Echeveria, which is part of the Crassulaceae family.

Echeveria ‘Purple Pearl’ is purple to green with a rosette-shaped growth habit. The flower is coral-colored, tubular and arranged in clusters. It forms during the flowering period in summer. You will receive a plant in a 10.5cm pot, with a total height of pot and plant of about 10cm. The achievable growth height is 20cm.
Caring for the Echeveria ‘Purple Pearl’ is relatively easy. A mixture of cactus and succulent soil is suitable as a substrate. The Echeveria ‘Purple Pearl’ does not tolerate waterlogging, so you should ensure good drainage and allow the substrate to dry out before watering again. Generally, this succulent tolerates too little water rather than too much. Fertilizing is possible once a month, or every four weeks.
This succulent’s light requirement is met in a sunny location. This means a south-facing window with direct sunlight is best. The optimal temperature is between 20C and 30C. Echeveria ‘Purple Pearl’ can spend the summer outdoors after being gradually acclimated to direct sunlight. In winter, the temperature should be around 10C. Furthermore, fertilization is stopped and watering is reduced. However, this succulent is not suitable for the garden.
This succulent can be propagated by seeds, but also by leaf and stem cuttings. Echeveria ‘Purple Pearl’ can be poisonous; we cannot guarantee its compatibility with animals.
Please note: Sizes and shapes may vary for plants, as each item is unique. This is especially true in winter or when availability is low. The color also varies depending on the season.