2.5" PERLE VON NUREMBERG


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Description

The Succulent Source · Plant notes

Meet Echeveria ‘Perle von Nürnberg’.

Soft succulent · Protect from frostGrow frost-free. Shelter before freezing weather and avoid cold, wet roots; small pots need extra winter protection.

A classic rosette hybrid with gray-lavender foliage, pink highlights, and a powdery natural finish.

What you’re ordering: One Perle von Nürnberg Echeveria in the 2.5-inch nursery size. The size refers to the container, not a guaranteed rosette diameter. Photos are representative; pink and lavender tones change with the season.
  • LightBright light; introduce sun gradually
  • WaterLet the mix dry between waterings
  • SoilOpen, free-draining mix; drainage holes
  • Cold hardinessSoft succulent · Protect from frost
Echeveria ‘Perle von Nürnberg’ — photo from this product listing
Photo from this listing. See ordering details for exact specimens, assortments, and natural variation.

A closer look

Form, texture & room to grow.

A classic rosette hybrid with gray-lavender foliage, pink highlights, and a powdery natural finish. Bright conditions help its shape stay compact. Its soft color makes an attractive contrast to green Aloes or upright cacti in separate pots.

Echeverias form rosettes and may develop short stems or offsets as they age. Established plants can produce slender flower stalks above the leaves. Bloom timing, flower color, and mature spread vary; flowers are not guaranteed with a young plant.

The everyday essentials

How to keep it growing.

01 · Find the right light

Choose a bright window indoors or a sheltered, bright outdoor spot. Introduce direct sun gradually, especially after shipping. Greenhouse-grown leaves can scorch if moved straight into strong afternoon sun.

02 · Check before watering

Check the mix below the surface before watering. When it has dried, water the root ball thoroughly and let excess water drain. Empty any saucer. Adjust to the plant and your conditions rather than watering on a fixed weekly schedule.

03 · Give roots air and drainage

Use a free-draining cactus and succulent mix in a pot with drainage holes. If the mix stays wet too long, add a suitable mineral amendment such as pumice or perlite. Repot into a container only a little larger than the roots.

04 · Adjust through the year

Check the soil more often during active growth. When growth slows in cool or lower-light conditions, water less often. Avoid leaving cold roots in wet soil, and move frost-tender plants to a protected location before freezing weather.

Keep the natural finish. Many Echeverias have a fine waxy coating called farina. Handle the container rather than polishing the leaves. Green, pink, lavender, or red tones can change with season and light; avoid harsh sun or severe dehydration to force a particular color.

Start here

The first few days at home.

Unpack promptly and gently remove loose packing material. Begin in bright, protected light while the plant adjusts. If soil has shifted, gently reseat the plant at its original depth. Check moisture and the condition of the roots before adding water; arrival day is not automatically watering day.

Small dry marks, older leaf tips, or spine imperfections can occur on living nursery plants. They do not become perfect again on the same tissue; later healthy growth changes the overall appearance. If you see progressive softening, a collapsed base, or another concern on arrival, take clear photos and contact us.

Know what you’re seeing

Pests & common growing questions.

Stretching or losing its shape?

Long gaps between leaves, a widening rosette, or pale new growth can indicate insufficient light. Improve light gradually. Old stretched growth will not compact again, so judge the response in new growth.

Soft tissue and damp soil?

Soft, yellowing leaves or a darkening stem can signal excess moisture and possible rot. Stop adding water, check drainage, and inspect the roots. Shrivelling can also occur when damaged roots cannot take up water.

Inspect before treating.

Inspect sheltered joints and the root zone for mealybugs or scale. Natural wool, pale areoles, and surface markings are not automatically pests. Isolate a suspect plant, identify the problem, and follow the label for any suitable treatment.

Old marks or an active problem?

Dry, stable surface marks differ from spreading discoloration, soft tissue, or a collapsing growing point. Check light, moisture, roots, and pests together. Keep a newly arrived plant separate while you learn its condition.

A few useful answers

Before you choose your spot.

Can it grow indoors?

Yes, provided the spot supplies enough light and the pot drains well. Watch the new growth: pale, stretched growth generally needs more light. A grow light can help when window light is limited.

How can I grow more?

Many Echeverias can be propagated from an intact healthy leaf, an offset, or a stem cutting. Let a cut or detached end dry before setting it on or in a suitable mix. A damaged leaf may not form a new plant, and leaf propagation takes patience.

Will I receive the exact plant pictured?

Check the ordering details below. Standard nursery selections and assortments use representative photos. An exact-specimen listing refers to the specimen offered, but living plants keep growing and leaf colors can change between photography and shipping.

A few ordering details.

One Perle von Nürnberg Echeveria in the 2.5-inch nursery size. The size refers to the container, not a guaranteed rosette diameter. Photos are representative; pink and lavender tones change with the season.

Container measurements describe the pot rather than a guaranteed plant diameter or mature height. Please review every option and photo before ordering. Natural variation in color, size, and form is expected.

Plant care references

RHS: Echeveria · Iowa State Extension: indoor succulent care · Iowa State Extension: succulent troubleshooting. Ordering facts and nursery names come from this listing. A genus reference describes shared growing needs, not a verified identity or cold rating for an unnamed selection. Adjust care to your conditions.

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