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Echeveria Mexican Polidonis is a charming and elegant true species Echeveria originating from Mexico, prized by collectors for her neat, compact rosette and striking two-tone colouring. She displays beautifully fresh, bright green leaves dramatically edged in vivid red — a bold natural contrast that gives her a refined yet eye-catching presence in any succulent collection.
Her slender, pointed leaves are arranged in a tidy, well-proportioned rosette, with the red edging deepening and intensifying with increased sun exposure — making her a dynamic, ever-changing beauty that rewards every ray of sunlight she receives. Elegant, colourful and genuinely collectible — Echeveria Mexican Polidonis is a wonderful species addition that bridges natural botanical authenticity with spectacular colour!
Plant Information
Botanical Name
Echeveria polidonis
Leaf Colour
Beautiful bright green with vivid red edges — red edging deepens and intensifies with increased sun exposure
Form
Compact, neat rosette with slender pointed leaves — refined and well-proportioned
Mature Size
8–12cm rosette diameter
Sunlight
Bright indirect light to full sun — more sun deepens and intensifies the red edging beautifully
Watering
Deep, infrequent watering — allow soil to dry completely between waterings
Soil
Well-draining succulent or cactus mix
Frost Tolerance
Frost sensitive — protect below 4°C
Pot Size
Supplied in a 12cm pot
Important Notes
• More sun = deeper red edges: The vivid red edging intensifies beautifully with increased sun exposure — place in the brightest spot possible for maximum colour impact
• True Mexican species: Echeveria polidonis is an authentic wild species from Mexico — a rare and genuine botanical collector's find
• Avoid overwatering: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings — she is drought-tolerant and prefers to stay on the dry side
• Delivery: Delivered across South Africa — please ensure someone is available to receive your plant
Perfect for succulent collectors, container gardens, and decorative plant displays.
