The time has come again for our triannual special event, "PUKUBOOK LIMITED ONLINE." Both PUKUBOOK COLLECTION and PUKUBOOK SUCCULENTS originally started as "limited-time shops," and even though these two official stores now run regularly, we still keep that "limited-time" spirit alive with online events—hence, "PUKUBOOK LIMITED ONLINE."

We've run all sorts of projects in the past, but the main feature this time is the release of our "collection plants." And yes, our top priority here is "making room to manage new plants." As much as we’d love to manage and write about every possible variety ourselves, there’s only so much space and time! The plants being released are ones for which all the important traits and care know-how have been thoroughly studied. So, this special is all about appreciating these "completed specimens."

Get ready for a showcase of plants we've nurtured to their prime.

Agave titanota 'Red Catweazle'

Though our plant database highlights "those fierce spiny tips" as the hallmark of 'Red Catweazle,' I’d long wondered if you could reliably get those spines, even from very young plants. The only way to answer was to try—and it was a long journey, taking two or three years of dedicated effort. But after more than three years, I finally confirmed those gnarly spines do appear! I feel confident I've reached a conclusion on 'Red Catweazle.'

Echeveria 'Lenore Dean'

Many people say 'Lenore Dean' is tricky to grow. I totally get it—I've struggled too. In fact, I once bought about 20 plants last summer, only to lose 19 to rot, earning myself the tongue-in-cheek title "Rotting Pro for Lenore Dean." The one survivor is the plant in this photo.

So, the key to growing 'Lenore Dean' without it succumbing to rot is... to buy 20 of them and simply pick the one that's tough enough to survive the conditions that took out the others!

Just kidding ((of course)).

It's true 'Lenore Dean' is more delicate than many other succulents, but if you shield it too much from the sun or skimp on water just because it’s weak, you’ll actually make it more vulnerable to rot. What seems to work better is giving it a "slightly tough love" approach: keep it in a breezy spot so it doesn’t get mushy and let it get a fair amount of sun and regular water even in summer, to help it grow strong and healthy. This know-how is featured in my column on "All Kinds of Summer Succulent Troubles."

Honestly, if I hadn’t lost those 19 plants, I wouldn't have learned how to properly care for 'Lenore Dean,' so maybe "buy 20 and lose them all" isn’t so wrong after all...

Dudleya pulverulenta

Probably only here at PUKUBOOK are we so determined to sing the praises of "pulverulenta" among Dudleyas ((laughs)). We’re always sending out massive specimens through PUKUBOOK SUCCULENTS, which often surprise their new owners! This particular plant started out even larger than our usual giants and has been sculpted to perfection under LED lighting since early summer. It’s now sent up a lemon-yellow flower stalk that’s simply adorable, so I’m calling this one "complete" for now. But rest assured—I'm already preparing the next "pulverulenta"!

Pachyveria 'Powder Puff Variegated'

I bought this one last spring and cared for it for nearly a year. While the rest of the batch found new homes along the way, I kept watching over this guy and, finally, it rewarded me by blooming with the same pure-white, all-variegated flower bud it had shown since last fall—making it a "finished" plant in my book! I really hope someone will adopt it soon, while its stunning bloom can still be admired.

Aeonium 'Super Bang' / 'Halloween Variegated'

I actually got both of these just before summer, and they were already a great size, but summer growing was rough and they took quite a hit. I almost wrote them off, but before I knew it, they'd made a spectacular recovery—a true testament to the power of life!

The 'Halloween Variegated' now has nine offsets clinging to its shady backside. You might think it's time to thin them out and share the pups, but honestly, I already have so many pups that it’s a mountain at this point ((laughs))!

'Dark Ice' / 'Red Rose' / 'Balessa'

These are the ones I previously ordered or bought as examples for photos, keeping just one of each and then leaving them to a classic "neglect regime" ((laughs)). When I finally checked on the "neglect tray," I found they'd developed some utterly stunning looks! That thrill of surprise and gap between expectation and reality—this is what makes them so lovable.

'Elsa' / 'Thick Monroe' / 'Queen Rose'

PUKUBOOK aims to keep its succulent encyclopedia up to date with the latest, trendiest plants, so we do our best to source real examples whenever possible—especially for popular varieties missing photos. We try to score impressive specimens that’ll serve as immediate "models."

So, even if the management period is short, a plant that’s already substantial can look "complete" from the start. For these ones, it’s only been around three months—that might not sound long, but with limited space, I’d ideally like to see these solid plants off to new homes while they’re still in top form. And of course, I’m keen to collect them again and enjoy their fresh looks someday.

'Tornado' / 'Tsunami'

Admittedly, I have a soft spot for large-sized varieties like these, and always end up collecting them... which inevitably eats up my management space. There’s something so fun about letting the big ones really grow, though! I’m working hard to someday expand my plant area to keep up.

In Summary

Through this collection lineup, I hope you can see how PUKUBOOK strives to showcase a broad range of plants—from popular agaves and familiar echeverias to ultra-rare, unknown collector’s items.

To keep bringing you even more interesting plants, securing management space and a bit of funding are absolutely key. So, if you’d like to support us, your purchase would mean the world!

On a not-so-public note: honestly, making room is the top priority here, so expect prices to change dramatically and dynamically, almost like a "reverse auction" during this event! Don’t miss it ((laughs)).