Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg'
Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg'
A stunning rosette succulent prized for its pastel purple-pink leaves with a powdery blue coating that creates an almost ethereal appearance. This popular hybrid develops the most intense coloration in bright light and produces tall spikes of coral-pink flowers in summer. Its perfect symmetrical form makes it a favorite for succulent arrangements and Instagram photos.
Harvest
N/Ad
Days to harvest
Sun
Bright light to full sun
Zones
9–11
USDA hardiness
Height
1-12 inches
Complete Growing Guide
Soil: Loam (Silt), Sand. Drainage: Good Drainage. Height: 0 ft. 1 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 0 ft. 2 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: Less than 12 inches. Growth rate: Slow. Maintenance: Low. Propagation: Division, Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting.
Harvesting
Tiny black seeds in a capsule
Color: Brown/Copper. Type: Capsule.
Harvest time: Summer
Bloom time: Spring, Summer
History & Origin
Origin: Texas to Argentina
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: Drought
- +Attracts: Attracts Pollinators
- +Wildlife value: Attracts bumble bees and hummingbirds
- +Low maintenance
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Sedum varieties
Similar water and light requirements, creates attractive textural contrast
Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum)
Compatible drainage needs and complementary rosette forms
Jade Plant (Crassula ovata)
Matching low-water requirements and similar care schedule
Aloe vera
Identical drought tolerance and full sun preferences
String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)
Contrasting trailing habit provides visual interest with same water needs
Burro's Tail (Sedum morganianum)
Similar succulent care requirements with complementary cascading form
Aeonium varieties
Compatible Mediterranean climate needs and rosette structure
Lavender
Thrives in well-draining soil and deters pests that may damage succulents
Keep Apart
Impatiens
Requires frequent watering which causes root rot in Echeveria
Hostas
Needs constant moisture and shade, opposite of Echeveria's requirements
Ferns
High humidity and moisture needs conflict with succulent's dry conditions
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Excellent disease resistance in proper growing conditions
Common Pests
Mealybugs, aphids, spider mites
Diseases
Root rot, leaf rot from overwatering or poor drainage