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Posted 1M ago by @AtlasMothGuy

Hello! I just recently bought this beautiful Echeveria Pe...

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Nyx
Nyx
Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg'
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 weeks ago
@Charli3Plant
Charlie
10830 XP
1M ago
@Charli3Plant
Welcome! Your plant looks more like a Perle von Nurnberg (PVN); Greg is awful at identifying succulents and wants all Echeveria to be an E. elegans. PVN's are super popular and very durable. The biggest piece of advice I have for you is to learn your individual plant. They're all different, and getting to know your plant as an individual will carry you a long way.
@Charli3Plant
Charlie
10830 XP
1M ago
@Charli3Plant
Also, over watering refers to the frequency of watering, NOT the amount. So when your plant is thirsty and the soil is all the way dry, DROWN IT.
@TidyTigerpear
Kaitlyn
20053 XP
1M ago
@TidyTigerpear
Make sure your pot always has drainage, terracotta is best for succulents.
It’s better to underwater succulents then over watering them.
Echeveria specifically need lots of sun to thrive.
Cactus soil with added perlite is idea for them.
@Minadorae
Mina
2034 XP
3w ago
@Minadorae
Late to the party but wanted to chime in on the sun piece. You’ll know if your PVN is getting enough sun by its color. Attaching three photos of mine, you can see how green (and dehydrated) it was when I got it (not enough sun) and the change to lovely shades of purple and pink after being under an intense grow light.

Also see the growth—PVN can grow quite fast when happy! (Similarly responsive echeveria include E. subsessilis and E. ‘Afterglow’. Mentioning in case you find that you like the PVN. 😉)

P.S. just in case since you mention being new: the dusty coating is farina and protects the plant from sunburn. It does not regrow and should be left untouched if possible.