Description
This is one of the innumerable x Pachyveria (intergeneric hybrids between the Pachyphytum and Echeveria) found in cultivation, most of this hybrids have not received any formal name.
Habit: It is a small rosette forming succulent.
Leaves: Ovate to wedge-shaped tapered with an acute tip. The leaves are powdery blue with a of purple at the points of the top leaves. This plant will propagate itself by dropping leaves, which then sprout new plants.
Origin and Habitat
Garden origin (Nursery produced cultivar)
Cultivation and Propagation
Easy to grow. Does great in succulent pots with other similar plants like Echeverias.
Soil: It will require a free draining compost.
Moisture: It needs regular water in summer, but reduce watering during winter month, but fairly drought tolerant elsewhere.
Sun exposure: It love full sun, with some shade during the hottest part of the day. A good light exposure helps to keep the plants compact and encourage leaf colour and flowering.
Hardiness: It is fairly hardy. During winter protect from freezing.
Maintenance: Like Graptopetalum and Echeveria, Pachyphytum is sensitive to being handled, as skin oil can damage leaves, in particular those with a pearlescent colouration or farina. After growing for several years tend to become untidy, and should be cut very short or restarted from cuttings.
Pest and diseases: They are sensitive to mealybugs.
Propagation: Cuttings, seeds. New plants can be also propagated from orphaned leaves.
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