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4.7 out of 5 (15 experiences)


About Echeveria purpusiorum
There are hundreds of plants belonging to the Echeveria genus, each with its own unique colors and patterns.The wild species are native to Central America and were named after the botanical illustrator Atanasio Echeverría y Godoy. They're super easy to grow as long as they get lots of sunlight. ☀️ They can be easily propagated by stem or leaf, making it easy to catch 'em all!
Taxonomy
Echeveria purpusiorum
Echeveria
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales
Also known as
Echeveria purpusorum, Echeveria purpureum and echeveria purporeum

How to care for Echeveria purpusiorum
How often to water your Echeveria purpusiorum

every 12
Echeveria purpusiorum needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Echeveria purpusiorum in your home

a window
Echeveria purpusiorum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Echeveria purpusiorum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Echeveria purpusiorum in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Echeveria purpusiorum

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Echeveria purpusiorum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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AAAA!!! May 17th it’s and official year of owning this Echeveria!!
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Help identifying Pretty sure this guy is an eschevia but doesn’t match any lipstick photos I’ve found. #SucculentSquad #WhatTheSuccWednesday
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Help Me Identify This Succulent Found this baby today but couldn't get a positive identification. My best guess is Lipstick Echeveria. What say you? #Succulents #SucculentSquad #WhatPlantIsThis #NewPlants #LipstickEcheveria #GregGang
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Can someone ID my new succulent? He was a gift from my boyfriend. I know he's a succulent but any idea what kind he is specifically? Many thanks!
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How come my echeveria is so shiny? Hiya! I just got this new succulent today and noticed that she is so much more shiny than my other two lipstick echeveria. I know that the dust-like stuff on succulents kinda acts like sunscreen, so do I need to be careful with this one?
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Succulent leaves pointing upwards? I noticed that Augustine's leaves have started pointing upwards. He's in front of a Southeast window so he gets pretty good sunlight during the morning to noon hours (6am-12pm). Is upward pointing leaves a symptom of too much sun?
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is this a haworthia or an echiveria? it was a generic no name plant from Aldi with virtually no roots. it has come along quite well in 6 months! #Haworthia #echiveria
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Does anyone know what time of year these grow most? #Echeveria
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Does anyone know how big this Echeveria is supposed to get? Honestly I’m just curious #Echeveria #EcheveriaPurpusorum #SucculentSquad
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hope you guys are having a great weekend so far! 😊 before I hit the hay 🌾 I wanted to share some of my favorite Echeverias currently. They are tiny but still display beautiful colors and rosettes 🤩 The first picture is Neptune my ‘Echeveria Elegans’ rosette shape especially in the middle, I got him and his sister Jewel, (‘Echeveria Seraphina’) for my birthday. I put them in my super cute turtle planter (posted it a month ago, if you guys remember). I used bonsai jack to repot them. Last but not least is Flo my ‘Echeveria Pulidonis’, which was one of my first Echeverias, & we have had a rocky road but she made such a 360 after I gave her some alone time over the summer. When she was struggling I decided to take her out the arrangement she was in, and repot her alone in a smaller cell with new clean soil. She since then has made quite the transformation. I posted her progress this summer but, it’s worthy for a repost soon 😏 so keep your eye out! #SucculentSquad #SucculentLove #NewGrowth #HappyPlants #Succulents #Succulent #Echeveria #pulidonis #MexicanSnowBall #Seraphina #BonsaiJack #PlantAddict
Echeveria purpusiorum thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
☀️ Sunlight Needs
Echeveria purpusiorum requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
💨 Humidity
Echeveria purpusiorum enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.
🪴 Soil
Echeveria purpusiorum is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!
💩 Fertilizer
Echeveria purpusiorum grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
❄️ Dormancy
It’s common for Echeveria purpusiorum to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
🌎 Native Region
Echeveria purpusiorum is native to Central and northern South America.
🌸 Flowers
Echeveria purpusiorum produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.
🧐 Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for Echeveria purpusiorum
Echeveria purpusiorum
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say











It is quite hardy I have had mine for years and sometimes it did not get watered for months but it still managed to survive! When it is healthy it has very pretty dark green leaves with dark purple undersides. I would recommend to have it in indirect sunlight, but rotate the pot now and then so it doesn’t get too leggy. It really does not need much water because if you overwater it, it is prone to rotting.






Leaves frequently will randomly brown until they rot and fall off but as long as water and sunlight are consistent the plant as a whole stays healthy easily. Best to give indirect sunlight but close to a window. One of my other plants I grew from a dead leaf of this one that I recovered to grow a whole new plant!


