Pachyphytum oviferum

Also Known As

Pachyphytum 'Moon Silver'
Pachyphytum opalina
Moonstone
Opal Moonstone

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3"-4"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

9b-12

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Pachyphytum oviferum plant details

Pachyphytum oviferum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and white foliage. In spring and summer coral and orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachyphytum oviferum

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: coral and orange blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rare, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachyphytum oviferum

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pachyphytum oviferum, known as moon stones, is a gorgeous succulent with palest silver blue, rounded, balloon-like leaves that can flush pink with stress.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Calling all succulent lovers - & anyone else who’s looking for an EASY, LOW-WATER juicy-looking groundcover with a drop-dead gorgeous range of powdery, opalescent color - from silvery green, pale blue, blushing pink to orangey-coral! Extreme stress (drought, cold) only serve to make the coloration more intense & interesting. Delicate, coral blooms appear on arching pale stems (to 6”) mid-Spring. Quite rare & exceptionally lovely, “Opal Moonstone” grows in compact rosettes of tasty, plump leaves to 4” high by 6” wide. Readily creates offshoots that root effortlessly & create perfect gifts for other gardeners! Just the ticket for rock gardens, borders & containers - once established some sun & occasional water is all it needs to thrive. It’ll do just fine indoors, too!

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

2" globose leaves (bluish), short stems, red flowers; Mexican; frost hardy.

By: Cactus Jungle

A tender succulent with charming fat little blue leaves -- a little bit of architecture with color. Likes good drainage and heat in part to full sun away from reflected light. Occasional summer water and a bit of fertilizer. Best in container for winter protection. Frost hardy to 25 °F - mid USDA zone 9.