# Pearl of Nuremberg (Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg')

> Created in Germany in the 1930s by crossing Echeveria gibbiflora 'Metallica' with Echeveria potosina (or E. elegans), this classic hybrid is renowned for its ethereal beauty. The spoon-shaped leaves are dusted with a delicate layer of powdery farina, shimmering in iridescent shades of lavender, dusty rose, and silvery violet when exposed to bright light. It forms solitary, symmetrical rosettes up to 15-20 cm in diameter, making it a cornerstone cultivar in modern succulent collections.

- **Scientific Name:** *Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg'*
- **Botanical Family:** Crassulaceae
- **Care Difficulty:** Easy (1/5)
- **Cold Hardiness:** -2°C (USDA Zone 9b). Can briefly tolerate light frost if dry, but must be protected from sustained freezing temperatures.
- **Pet Safety / Toxicity:** Pet-Safe (Non-toxic to cats and dogs)
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## Light & Sun Exposure

Requires at least 5 to 6 hours of direct, bright sunlight daily. Insufficient lighting leads to etiolation (stretching) and fades the vibrant pearl-lavender blush to a dull greenish hue.

## Watering Schedule & Method

Follow the 'soak-and-dry' method meticulously. Water thoroughly until water drains from the bottom, then let the substrate dry out completely before watering again; avoid water settling in the center of the rosette.

## Soil & Gritty Mix Formula

60% inorganic grit (pumice, crushed volcanic rock, perlite) and 40% organic cactus/succulent potting soil.

## Cold Tolerance & Overwintering

-2°C (USDA Zone 9b). Can briefly tolerate light frost if dry, but must be protected from sustained freezing temperatures.

## Propagation Methods

Readily propagated via individual leaf cuttings, stem cuttings (beheading), and basal offsets.

## Available Language Editions

- [TR: Nürnberg İncisi (Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg')](https://sukulentler.com/tr/turler/echeveria-perle-von-nurnberg.md)
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- [ES: Perla de Núremberg (Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg')](https://sukulentler.com/es/especies/echeveria-perle-von-nurnberg.md)