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    Pachyphytum bracteosum

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 9"-12"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Pachyphytum bracteosum plant details

    Pachyphytum bracteosum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring green and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachyphytum bracteosum

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 9 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: green and red blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, houseplant, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachyphytum bracteosum

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Commonly called Moonstones. Open rosettes of thick, rounded, grey to silvery-grey leaves, sometimes flushed purple with more sun. Short stalks bearing small, rose colored bells in spring.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Tender.Plump gray foliage shaped like jelly beans

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Pachyphytum bracteosum plant

    How to Grow Pachyphytum bracteosum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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