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    Pachyphytum coeruleum

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 9"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Pachyphytum coeruleum plant details

    Pachyphytum coeruleum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachyphytum coeruleum

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachyphytum coeruleum

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Pachyphytum coeruleum plant

    How to Grow Pachyphytum coeruleum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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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 longifolium

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 4"

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - low
    Photo of Pachyphytum longifolium form by Cactus Jungle
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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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