Echeveria ‘Perle von Nürnberg’ – Rosy Succulent Perfection 🌸🪴
Echeveria ‘Perle von Nürnberg’ is a classic and much-loved succulent known for its soft, lavender-grey rosettes with a delicate pink sheen that intensifies in sunlight. The fleshy leaves form a tight, symmetrical shape that looks sculptural and elegant whether grown solo in a pot or mixed into a succulent arrangement. It’s low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and perfect for bright windowsills or patio pots.
Key Features:
✔ Stunning dusty purple-pink rosettes with a powdery finish
✔ Compact and symmetrical growth habit
✔ Produces tall flower spikes with coral-pink blooms in summer
✔ Drought-tolerant and easy to grow indoors or out
✔ A favourite for modern planters and succulent bowls
Care Instructions:
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Light: Needs bright light or full sun to bring out best colour and keep compact
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Watering: Water when the soil is completely dry – avoid letting water sit in the rosette
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Soil: Use a well-draining cactus/succulent mix
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Feeding: Feed lightly once a month in spring/summer with diluted cactus fertiliser
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Temperature: Prefers 15–25°C – protect from frost (minimum 5°C)
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Growth: Slow grower – forms offsets (‘pups’) that can be separated and repotted
🌿 Tip: Grows best in terracotta pots or containers with excellent drainage. Bring indoors over winter if placed outside.
