Pachyphytum
Most Popular Types
Moonstones – Pachyphytum oviferum, and P. compactum which has leaves that seemed to have been chiseled,
Light
At least 2 hours of direct sunlight each day. Pachyphytum take on bright hues when kept in direct sunlight. The leaves may develop a protective coating called farina.
Temperatures
Pachyphytum can tolerate high heat, but it will not do well in temps below 45°F. Temps below 20°F will kill the plant.
Watering
Water only when the soil is completely dry. Pachyphytum will have plump leaves when they have enough water, and the leaves become soft when they could use some more. (Don’t confuse this with mushy lower leaves – that means it has had too much water.)
Water at the soil level, not over the plants themselves.
These are summer dormant, so you’ll need to water them more frequently in the winter.
Toxicity
Non-toxic to humans or pets
Growth
Pachyphytum’s growth season is winter. They grow slowly, forming compact clumps. Flowers are typically white with a bit of red, hanging from a tall inflorescence.
Origin
Mexico
Propagation
Stem cuttings or leave cuttings. Allow the cut portion to callous for a couple of days before placing in soil.
Dormancy
Summer dormant
pachyphytum hookeri
Pachyphytum takes on brilliant hues in direct sunlight.
pachyphytum moonstones
Moonstone varieties of Pachyphytum are just the cutest!
pachyphytum compactum
Pachyphytum compactum appears to have chiseled leaves.
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