# Spotted Stone Echeveria (Echeveria purpusorum)

> Native to the dry scrublands of southern Mexico, this slow-growing succulent is revered for its rigid, thick, triangular leaves packed into an exceptionally tight rosette. The deep olive-green foliage is mottled with striking red-to-brown speckles and margins, evoking a sculpted, stone-like aesthetic. It remains solitary and compact, making it an exquisite architectural centerpiece for collectors.

- **Scientific Name:** *Echeveria purpusorum*
- **Botanical Family:** Crassulaceae
- **Care Difficulty:** Moderate (2/5)
- **Cold Hardiness:** -1°C (USDA Zone 9b)
- **Pet Safety / Toxicity:** Pet-Safe (Non-toxic to cats and dogs)
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## Light & Sun Exposure

Requires at least 5-6 hours of bright filtered to direct morning sunlight daily; intense light is crucial for maintaining vivid reddish-brown mottling.

## Watering Schedule & Method

Strict soak-and-dry protocol. Water deeply only when the potting mix is bone-dry throughout, and avoid leaving water sitting inside the central rosette.

## Soil & Gritty Mix Formula

65% coarse mineral grit (pumice, lava rock, perlite) + 35% low-organic succulent soil for optimal drainage.

## Cold Tolerance & Overwintering

-1°C (USDA Zone 9b)

## Propagation Methods

Leaf cuttings (notably slow to produce plantlets), baseline offsets if formed, or careful stem beheading.

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