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Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg: A Step by Step Care Guide

 Echeveria Perle von Nurnbergbest known for being a really popular hybrid of the Echeveria that comes with unique attributes such as beautiful color and leaves. Belonging to the Crassulaceae family, Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg are unique and common in the succulent world.

This variety of succulents is easy to find in stores, let alone at home gardens. If you’re planning to grow Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg, then you’re in for a real treat. This succulent can make a stunning display plant for your indoor area.

Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg can be grown like any other type of succulents; with direct or indirect sun, low water content, sufficient fertilizers and propagation methods. You can follow the below planting steps and care guide for a successful and healthy growth.

 


Features of Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg:

Following are a few features that can be found in Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg making them one of the rarest succulent species.

·      Common:

The leaves are from white purple to dark purple with a hint of purple around the edges.

·      Size:

s the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 20 cm (8″) in diamter. 

·      Habitat:

Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg grows well in sandy or rocky soils found near riverbeds or granulated soil patches. They prefer porous soil with indirect sun.

Stores water:

This unique succulent can store water in its thick curling stems and leaves. Being a natural drought-resistant plant, it can retain water during harsh weather conditions.

·      Flower blooms:

When it flowers you can expect it to produce coral pink flowers from summer.

 


How to grow Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg

Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg can be grown into healthy succulents by following just a few steps:

·      Perle Von Nurnberg can be propagated by leaves, seeds, or cuttings. 

 

Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg Care Guide:

Here are some care tips for Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg you can follow to grow vibrant and healthy succulents:

·      Soil:

Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg species of succulents prefer well-draining nutrient-rich soil. They grow best in succulent potting soilmixes like coarse sand, coco peat, pumice, or perlite. You can also use soil with strong acidic ph content. Use peat moss to regulate the acidic value in the soil used for Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg.

·      Temperature:

Temperatures can be maintained between 5 - 25 °C  for Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg succulent growth. They also thrive well in low humidity conditions and are sensitive to cold temperatures where succulent stays dormant during winters.

·      Light:

They require plenty of sunlight for vibrant and healthy growth. You can move the succulent towards a south- facing window for receiving optimum sun exposure. Place them under indirect light to avoid leaf burns and scorching.

During winters or cold climatic conditions, you can use artificial grow lights to keep them from wilting.

·      Water:

You can water Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg once a week or when the soil becomes dry. This can help avoid overwatering which can lead to root rot. They are drought resistant succulents that can withstand harsh climatic conditions by storing water in their stems and leaves.

·      Fertilizers:

Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg succulent needs low requirement of fertilizers. You can use any balanced fertilizers or liquid concoctions once every few months to aid in its growth and development.

·      Propagation:

Like most of the other species of succulents, Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg can also be easily propagated through stem and leaf cuttings or by Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg seeds. For proper maintenance, you can prune the succulent at its root for renewed growth.

·      Pest and disease control:

With its leather-like leaves and curling stems, Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg can get infected by certain pests like mealy bugs. They can latch onto the smooth surface of the leaves and can damage the whole succulent. For this, you can use organic liquid insecticides or thoroughly wipe the succulent with a wet cloth.

This succulent can also be prone to diseases like root rot due to overwatering or waterlogging. You can make sure the pots or container has drainage holes and water only once a week or when the soil becomes dry.


Where to buy Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg

Some of the best places to buy Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg seeds are the garden stores or online platforms that sell rare and exotic succulents. 

Being a common variety, having this in your succulent collection can bring the wow factor into your indoor space and leave the beholder feeling awestruck by its mesmerizing coiled growth. 

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