Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg' 

Description

Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg' this handsome plant's powdery rose pink/purple rosette is known as The Pearl of Nuremberg and gives this lovely hybrid succulent its name. The spoon-like, thick leafed plant has a powdery covering called farina, giving the entire plant a matte rather than a polished effect. The overall color of the rosette ranges from mauve/grey to deep plum-purple as exposure to the light changes and is generally one of the more brightly colored Echeverias cultivated for their appearance.

Echeveria “Pearl of Nuremberg” is a relatively beginner friendly plant due to the fact that it holds its own water and does not require daily attention. It is perfectly happy on a sunny window sill, desk, balcony where it receives a few hours of bright light every day. It also flourishes outside on a terrace or in a rockery or planted with other Echeverias and succulnents where its colours are brought to the foreground with the other green plants in the pot.

This echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg' makes for a pretty plant for the desk, a pretty small present for the plant lady or gentleman in your life or to expand your collection of succulents. They aren't difficult to keep alive, and with bright enough light the rosette form and purpley pink colouring of this succulent is beautiful all year round.

Key features

• Dusty pink-purple rosette with a soft frosted (farina) coating
• Compact, symmetrical rosette growth habit
• Low watering needs due to water storage in thick, succulent leaves
• Slow growth rate that doesn't demand frequent repotting
• Tolerates brief dry spells better than most leafy indoor plants
• Occasional bell-shaped orange-pink flowers on tall stalks
• Suitable for beginner plant parents and low-maintenance setups
• Portable and small so it works great as a gift, as well as on a desktop.

Care at a glance

Product specifications

What's in the box

• 1 × Live Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg' plant
• 1 × Pot (Bare-rooted / Pot: Optional)
• Potting mix
• Care guide

Important notes

• Natural variation in size, rosette colour, and shape is normal since this is a live plant, not a manufactured product.
• Some minor leaf bruising or a few loose leaves can happen during transit; this usually settles once the plant adjusts over a week or two.
• Don't put it in direct harsh afternoon light right after you remove it from the package - introduce it slowly to bright light.
• Rosette colour may shift with the seasons and light levels, appearing more muted in lower light and more vivid pink-purple with stronger sun.
• Keep the plant away from areas with waterlogging or standing water, as succulent roots are sensitive to excess moisture.
• Handle the rosette gently, as the powdery coating on the leaves can rub off with rough handling.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Why is my Perle von Nurnberg going from purple to more green? 

A: This most commonly comes down to light. Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg' has its most intense pinkish purple colouring in lots of light, which includes a bit of direct sun for a few hours a day. Left in the dark too long, the leaves will often be lighter colored and the rosette will stretch apart (etiolate), with less coloring overall. Move this plant into more light in slow stages over the next few weeks, and it should gradually begin to colour again. 

Q: How much should I water my Perle von Nurnberg plant? 

A: Water only when the soil is completely dry. In many homes, this comes down to approximately every 10-14 days, and can vary significantly depending on temperature, time of year, pot type, etc.. When in doubt, wait to water! This is the easiest way to prevent a perle von nurnberg from rotting.

Q: Can I grow this Echeveria indoors?

A: Yes, providing you can provide it with a very bright spot, a south or west facing window where it can receive several hours of very bright light or some direct sun, and you don’t have that low natural light level. If light levels are lower, the rosette will stretch and the colours will be dull.

Q: Does it need direct sun to keep its colour?

A: It will show its best colours with several hours of moderate direct sunlight especially in the morning, whilst harsh direct mid summer sun can scorch it.

Q: Is this a fast-growing succulent?

A: No, it is slow growing and this is normal for the majority of Echeverias. This plant will get more full with age and may get little baby rosettes off the bottom. You will see the plants get wider in diameter, not taller over time.

Q: Should I feed it very often?

A: Only very slightly. Feed a watered down version of balanced fertilizer once or twice every month and a half to two months when spring/summer comes. Once winter is upon us then feed once or twice every season as their natural progression stops or drastically slows.