About
Echeveria pulidonis Magma Pearl ('Ovpearls08'PBR) is a rosette-forming succulent with green leaves distinctly edged in red. Each rosette reaches about 13–15 cm across and the plant produces offsets that form small clusters. It flowers from May to August with yellow blooms. It is classed as half-hardy (H2) and dislikes water sitting on its leaves.
About the genus
Echeveria is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, native to semi-desert areas of Central America, Mexico and northwestern South America.
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In the garden
Echeveria pulidonis Magma Pearl ('Ovpearls08'PBR) belongs to the Crassulaceae and originates from central Mexico (Puebla and Veracruz). Individuals grow as single rosettes that, with age, produce offsets to create clumps; leaves taper to a sharp point and show green colouring with red margins. Expect rosettes roughly 13–15 cm across and yellow flowers in the UK from May to August. Treat Magma Pearl as half-hardy (H2): protect from hard frost and provide winter shelter. Avoid letting water sit on the leaves, as prolonged wet foliage increases risk of rot, although this selection tolerates brief wetting better than some other Echeveria. Allow clusters to develop naturally and remove any damaged leaves promptly to reduce moisture retention around the crown. Its compact rosette habit and offsetting make it well suited to pots, shallow trays or a greenhouse display where winter conditions can be controlled. Use the offsets to expand a collection or to replace older rosettes: as clumps form they can be separated and potted on to maintain a steady supply of matching plants.