Looking for unique and low-maintenance Echeveria varieties to add some personality to your home or garden? Look no further than Echeveria purpusorum, also known as Urbinia purpusii or rose. This rare succulent belongs to the fabulous Echeveria succulent family of Crassulaceae and hails all the way from Mexico, specifically the stunning regions of Puebla and Oaxaca. This echeveria plant was named after Atanasio Echeverria Codoy, whereas our beloved purpusorum species was discovered by Carl and George Purpus themselves.
With striking oval-shaped rosettes, pointed tips, and easy-to-care-for nature, these echeveria plants are sure to turn heads. The color of the leaves is so captivating; a mesmerizing blend of greyish and whitish green with just a hint of reddish tint around the edges – pure botanical perfection! Depending on how much sunlight it receives, the leaves can be brown, green, or red. But wait, there's more!
When it comes time for this Echeveria succulent to bloom, it unveils striking red-orange flowers that add an extra splash of vibrancy to its already glamorous appearance. Furthermore, echeveria bloom time can vary depending on the species. These stunning creatures grow to a maximum height and width of 3.2 inches; they are so adorable!
But before you rush out to buy one, it's important to understand all the details about Echeveria care, including its full sun to partial shade exposure requirements for at least 4-6 hours, as well as its minimal water requirements. To thrive, it requires specialized succulent soil. This echeveria succulent is hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11, and in the colder zones, it is usually grown indoors. Plus, this echeveria propagation can be done through leaf cuttings or stem cuttings.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Spring, summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echeveria purpusorum |
| Common Name | Urbinia purpusii |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | Red, orange |
| Genus | Echeveria |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | Up to 3 in. tall |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By leaf cuttings, stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistant, pest resistant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized succulent soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe to dogs(Keep it away from Children) |
| Watering Needs | Low |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Spring, summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echeveria purpusorum |
| Common Name | Urbinia purpusii |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | Red, orange |
| Genus | Echeveria |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | Up to 3 in. tall |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By leaf cuttings, stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistant, pest resistant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized succulent soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe to dogs(Keep it away from Children) |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Looking for unique and low-maintenance Echeveria varieties to add some personality to your home or garden? Look no further than Echeveria purpusorum, also known as Urbinia purpusii or rose. This rare succulent belongs to the fabulous Echeveria succulent family of Crassulaceae and hails all the way from Mexico, specifically the stunning regions of Puebla and Oaxaca. This echeveria plant was named after Atanasio Echeverria Codoy, whereas our beloved purpusorum species was discovered by Carl and George Purpus themselves.
With striking oval-shaped rosettes, pointed tips, and easy-to-care-for nature, these echeveria plants are sure to turn heads. The color of the leaves is so captivating; a mesmerizing blend of greyish and whitish green with just a hint of reddish tint around the edges – pure botanical perfection! Depending on how much sunlight it receives, the leaves can be brown, green, or red. But wait, there's more!
When it comes time for this Echeveria succulent to bloom, it unveils striking red-orange flowers that add an extra splash of vibrancy to its already glamorous appearance. Furthermore, echeveria bloom time can vary depending on the species. These stunning creatures grow to a maximum height and width of 3.2 inches; they are so adorable!
But before you rush out to buy one, it's important to understand all the details about Echeveria care, including its full sun to partial shade exposure requirements for at least 4-6 hours, as well as its minimal water requirements. To thrive, it requires specialized succulent soil. This echeveria succulent is hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11, and in the colder zones, it is usually grown indoors. Plus, this echeveria propagation can be done through leaf cuttings or stem cuttings.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Spring, summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echeveria purpusorum |
| Common Name | Urbinia purpusii |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | Red, orange |
| Genus | Echeveria |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | Up to 3 in. tall |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By leaf cuttings, stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistant, pest resistant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized succulent soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe to dogs(Keep it away from Children) |
| Watering Needs | Low |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Spring, summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echeveria purpusorum |
| Common Name | Urbinia purpusii |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | Red, orange |
| Genus | Echeveria |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | Up to 3 in. tall |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By leaf cuttings, stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistant, pest resistant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized succulent soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe to dogs(Keep it away from Children) |
| Watering Needs | Low |
