Easy Succulent Safe for pets

Pulido's Echeveria

Echeveria pulidonis

A popular Echeveria known for its compact rosettes and vibrant red-edged leaves.

The essentials at a glance

Watering

Every 14 days
Light

Full sun
Humidity

30–50 %
Temperature

10–27 °C

How to care for your Pulido's Echeveria

Everything you need to keep your Pulido's Echeveria healthy: watering, light, humidity, feeding, repotting and pruning.

Echeveria pulidonis forms beautiful, tight rosettes of plump, blue-green leaves adorned with distinct red margins, especially prominent with ample sunlight. It's a robust and easy-to-grow succulent, making it an excellent choice for beginners and experienced collectors alike. Its arching flower stalks bear bright yellow-orange, bell-shaped flowers in spring, adding a splash of color to its already attractive foliage. Ideal for rock gardens or sunny windowsills.

Watering your Pulido's Echeveria

Every 14 days

Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry.

How to know it needs water

Pot feels light
Leaves start to soften slightly

How much light a Pulido's Echeveria needs

Full sun

Full sun to bright indirect light for best color.

Direct sun tolerated: 6 to 10 h a day
Orientations that suit it: South, South-east, South-west, East, West

Humidity and misting

30–50 %

Low (30-50%) Misting can encourage fungal issues and remove farina.

Feeding and fertiliser

Every 60 days

Apply sparingly during spring and summer; avoid over-fertilizing.

Recommended feed: Low-nitrogen succulent fertilizer. · 2-7-7

Repotting your Pulido's Echeveria

Every 18 months

Bare root, inspect for pests, repot in fresh, gritty succulent mix.

When: Spring
Potting mix: Cactus and succulent mix
Mix in: perlite, pumice, coarse sand

The tell-tale signs

Roots circling the pot
Soil compaction
Decreased vigor

Pruning your Pulido's Echeveria

To remove spent flower stalks or leggy rosettes. Cut flower stalks close to the base; behead leggy plants for propagation.

Through the year

Watering is not set once and for all: it follows the light and the growth. Allow 28 days between waterings in the depth of winter, against 11 in the growing season.

25 J
21 F
14 M
13 A
11 M
11 J
11 J
13 A
14 S
17 O
21 N
28 D

Active growth · Days between waterings

Good to know

Produces vibrant yellow-orange flowers on arching stalks.
Its leaves develop striking red edges under bright light.

Frequently asked questions about the Pulido's Echeveria

How do you care for a Pulido's Echeveria?

Water it every 14 days. Give it full sun. Ideal humidity: 30–50 %. Ideal temperature: 10–27 °C. Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry.

How often should you water a Pulido's Echeveria?

Every 14 days Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. How to know it needs water : Pot feels light ; Leaves start to soften slightly.

How much light does a Pulido's Echeveria need?

Full sun Full sun to bright indirect light for best color. 6 to 10 h a day

Is the Pulido's Echeveria toxic to cats and dogs?

No, the Pulido's Echeveria is not listed as toxic to cats and dogs. That is still no reason to let your pets chew on it.

Why are my Pulido's Echeveria leaves turning yellow?

Yellowing most often comes from too much water: the mix stays wet and the roots suffocate. Check that the pot drains, empty the saucer, and let the mix dry before watering again. Too little light or a cold draught cause the same symptom.

When should you repot a Pulido's Echeveria?

Repot every 18 months, ideally in spring. Bare root, inspect for pests, repot in fresh, gritty succulent mix.