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| Category: Succulent |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Winter/Spring |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: <1 foot |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Echeveria pulidonis - This slow growing succulent has stemless rosettes to 4 to 5 inches wide of many (25 or more) fleshy incurved red-edged pale bluish green leaves that are flat to slightly concave on the upper surface and rounded below with a distinct red tip. Though often seen as solitary, it will offset to form a good size clump over time. In spring the bright yellow flowers tip multiple unbranched reddish stems that bend over with the weight of the flowers (John Pilbeam in "The genus Echeveria" likens this inflorescence shape to that of a "shepard's crook". Plant in a well drained soil in full sun to light shade - bright light enhances red edges. Water sparingly, particularly in winter months though a well drained soil allows this plant to thrive getting winter rain. Some list this plant as tender but we experienced no damage on this plant at 25° F during the cold spell of January 2007. Originally thought to be from Hildago, more currently the origin is thought to be from near Beristain in the State of Puebla to the south. Plants of this species collected by Eric Walther from Necaxa in Puebla were distributed in 1963 by the International Succulent Institute (ISI) and much (perhaps all?) of the cultivated material can be traced back to this release. The original plants for this release came from leaf cuttings from a plant that bay area horticulturalist Victor Reiter had received from Eric Walther. It is placed in the series Urbiniae within the genus Echeveria. This series includes E. agavoides, E. elegans, E. halbingeri, E. lilacina and E. pulidonis.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
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