How to grow Echeveria pulidonis? A detailed guide to the latest cultivation methods
Echeveria pulidonis is a succulent plant of the genus Echeveria in the Crassulaceae family. There are two types: thick-leaved and thin-leaved. The leaves are spoon-shaped, with red edges at the tips. When sunlight is sufficient, the leaf edges turn red. The whole plant takes on a lotus flower shape. The flowers are bell-shaped and yellow, with a spring flowering period. It can be cultivated in many parts of China. Now let us take a look at the cultivation methods for Echeveria pulidonis!
Growth Habits
Echeveria pulidonis needs a sunny, cool and dry environment. It tolerates partial shade, fears waterlogging, and dislikes stuffy, hot and humid conditions. It has the habit of growing in cool seasons and going dormant at high summer temperatures. If light is insufficient, the plant's leaves will become leggy, and the red leaf edges will gradually fade. In contrast, plants grown in sufficient sunlight have a short, sturdy form and tightly arranged leaves.
Propagation Methods
Echeveria pulidonis can be propagated by stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. For leaf cuttings, take a complete, plump leaf and place it in a shady spot for about 2 days, then place it on soil. The soil should not be too wet; slight moisture is enough, and it will slowly take root and sprout. For stem cuttings, cut off a section of stem, let the wound dry, then insert it into the soil.
Cultivation Methods
Echeveria pulidonis is a summer-growing type of succulent plant. It goes dormant in winter. During winter care, the temperature should not be lower than 5 degrees, and water should be withheld in winter to prevent frostbite and rot. In summer, when the temperature is above 30 degrees, water should be withheld. During the period without watering, the leaves will become wrinkled; this is purely normal, and once the temperature rises, after watering it will return to a lively appearance. The suitable growing temperature is 15 to 25 degrees.