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Painted Lady (Echeveria derenbergii) (Purpus): One of the smaller Echeveria species, E. derenbergii stays under 3.0" in diameter but offsets readily to form tidy clumps of small, globular rosettes. This blue-green species grows on cliffsides in Southern Mexico and protects itself from full sun with a natural coating of powdery wax or "farina". It has a unique flowering habit, with each rosette producing multiple bloom stalks that stay under 4.0" tall and hold up to 6 yellow, star-shaped flowers a piece. This species has enduring popularity not only for its charming appearance but because it is also a forgiving grower.
Echeveria need bright sunlight to maintain their colors and compact rosette form. They will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light.
Like most succulents, they need great drainage and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.
Also known as "Mexican Hens & Chicks", Echeveria can produce new offsets or "chicks" around the base of the mother plant. These chicks can be left to form a tidy cluster or removed and transplanted. Additionally, Echeveria can be propagated from stem cuttings or mature leaves. Look to our Succulent Cuttings Guide for more information.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Blue / Blue-green
Bloom Color
Yellow Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light
Recommended Light Conditions
Filtered / Partial Sun
Maximum Height
Under 3"
Maximum Rosette Size
Under 3"
Growth Habit / Shape
Rosette
Special Characteristic
Easy to Propagate
Special Characteristic
Pet Safe
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