{"product_id":"echeveria-runyonii-topsy-turvy-echeveria-perla-de-san-carlos-copia","title":"Echeveria runyonii | Echeveria perla de San Carlos","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   Succulent that forms rosettes approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–10 cm in diameter in its natural habitat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which can grow larger in cultivation. Its fleshy, obovate to spatulate leaves have a narrow base and a wider apical area, with \u003cstrong\u003ea rounded or slightly pointed tip\u003c\/strong\u003e. The surface is covered with whitish pruinose wax, giving it greenish-gray, bluish, or pinkish hues depending on the light and environmental conditions. With age, it may develop a short stem and produce offsets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies endemic to the state of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamaulipas, in northeastern Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, documented in the Sierra de San Carlos, especially on rocky outcrops of Cerro Bufa El Diente at an altitude of around 1,500 m. It grows in cracks and crevices of exposed metamorphic rocks, in an environment where wooded areas alternate with very sunny rocky sites. Family \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, series \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruinosae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The specific epithet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003erunyonii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e honors Robert Runyon, who collected the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA 10a (−1.1°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a conservative cultivation reference. It is advisable to protect it from frost, especially when combined with high humidity or wet substrate. The USDA zone limit does not guarantee the individual tolerance of the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with an approximate PAR DLI of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, introduced gradually to prevent scorching. In very hot climates, it benefits from some protection during the hours of maximum sunlight. Abundant light promotes a compact habit and the color nuances of its leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpportunistic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with growth favored by mild temperatures. Water thoroughly and wait until the substrate has dried out completely before watering again. Reduce watering during cold weather and heatwaves, avoiding both waterlogging and persistent moisture around the rosette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt produces flower stalks that rise above the rosette and bear bell-shaped flowers, generally reddish or orange, with yellow tones inside. Flowering usually occurs under favorable growing conditions. There is insufficient data to determine the age at first flowering or confirm whether it reblooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growing season, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended, applied after watering. Before flowering, it can be supplemented with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Do not fertilize during winter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot with substrate inoculated with mycorrhizal fungi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9x9 cm pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59233150697807,"sku":null,"price":10.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/2C0050B2-56D4-40DE-9E55-B17A02FC9C63.jpg?v=1792771636","url":"https:\/\/desertstore.es\/en\/products\/echeveria-runyonii-topsy-turvy-echeveria-perla-de-san-carlos-copia","provider":"DesertSTORE.es","version":"1.0","type":"link"}