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Echeveria Pulvinata, 'Ruby'

container gardening picture of the succulent, echeveria pulvinata

Great Container Garden Plant - Echeveria Pulvinata, 'Ruby'

Photo © Kerry Michaels

Echeveria pulvinata is also known as plush plant, Mexican echeveria, velvet echeveria or chenille plant. This perennial succulent blooms summer to fall and is hardy between zones 8-11.

Like most echeverias, it makes a great container garden plant. Echeveria pulvinata likes full sun to part shade. Echeverias are used to poor soil, so fertilizer isn't necessary. Be cautious not to over-water and make sure to let the soil dry out between waterings, and use a well-draining potting soil.

In winter only give echeverias enough water to keep the leaves from shriveling. If you give it too much water, the roots will rot.

Echeveria pulvinata can be easily propagated by leaf or stem cuttings.

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