{"product_id":"echeveria-purpurea","title":"Echeveria purpurea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking succulent grows rosettes of fleshy, deep green leaves with hints of red and purple colour. This colour gets more vibrant in brighter light, so keep an eye on the colour to track its light needs - and don't be surprised if the colour changes a little over winter! Faster growing than its parent plant (\u003cem\u003eE. purpusorum\u003c\/em\u003e), enjoy this succulent's squishy leaves as they keep their tight rosette formation whilst growing in size. These deep shades stand out in any succulent collection, so don't hesitate to add it to yours. Keep it happy with plenty of light - it can stand some direct sun - and by letting its soil fully dry between waters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eEcheveria\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003epurpusorum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dionysos' (Echeverría's plant, hybrid with Purpus' species, cultivar: Dionysus)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSynonyms:\u003cem\u003e Echeveria purpurea, Urbinia purpusii, Echeveria purpusorum, Echeveria dionysos, Echeveria chinensis, Echeveria \u003c\/em\u003e'Bacchus'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis cultivar is a hybrid between two species of \u003cem\u003eEcheveria;\u003c\/em\u003e one is \u003cem\u003eE. purpusorum\u003c\/em\u003e, the other is unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePurple Echeveria, Echeveria 'Dionysos', Echeveria 'Bacchus', Mexican Hens \u0026amp; Chicks\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis cultivar's parent plant is native to Central and Southwestern Mexico.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYour Echeveria needs bright light to keep it vibrant, healthy and growing. A couple of hours of direct sun in the morning or evening will help it keep that lovely vibrant colouring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMake sure the soil totally dries out between waters; remember this will take longer in winter, or any time there is less sun and heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAccustomed to arid environments, your Echeveria will thrive best in low humidity. Just make sure it's not anywhere excessively damp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYour Echeveria needs a well-draining soil. One with added sand and grit, or a mix designed for cacti and succulents, will help it thrive. Repot every few years in spring as the plant grows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed with a diluted cactus or houseplant feed every couple of months in the growing season; feeding is not necessary in autumn and winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYour Echeveria will like temperatures between 15-26°C. Make sure it doesn't get colder than 5°C in winter; this succulent is not tolerant to frost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes, this plant is non-toxic so is a safe choice for furry friends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRotate gradualluy to keep growth even.\u003cbr\u003eIf you're moving it to a brighter location, let it acclimatise gradually.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtras\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYou may get tall flower stalks on your Echeveria in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"8.5cm","offer_id":55184079225213,"sku":"7261419557371","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/echeveria-purpurea-962274.jpg?v=1737635779","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/echeveria-purpurea","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}