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    • Photo of Pachyphytum longifolium form by Cactus Jungle

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    Pachyphytum longifolium

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"
    • W: 2'-5'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Pachyphytum longifolium plant details

    Pachyphytum longifolium is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachyphytum longifolium

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 0 - 4 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachyphytum longifolium

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Thick leaves, short stems. Mexican. Hardy to 20 °F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Pachyphytum longifolium plant

    How to Grow Pachyphytum longifolium

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Pachyphytum coeruleum

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Pachyphytum coeruleum close-up, form by Stan Shebs
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    Pachyphytum viride

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Pachyphytum viride flower, form by Stan Shebs
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    Pachyphytum compactum

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pachyphytum compactum foliage by Seán A. O'Hara
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    Pachyphytum oviferum

    aka Pachyphytum 'Moon Silver', Pachyphytum opalina, Moonstone, Opal Moonstone

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-4"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Pachyphytum oviferum foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Graptopetalum amethystinum

    aka Graptopetalum amesthystnum, Pachyphytum amethystinum, Jewel-Leaf Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Graptopetalum amethystinum by Stan Shebs
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