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

Pachyphytum bracteosum is an Echeveria relative with thick, rounded, silver-blue leaves on short stems that look like rounded white stones.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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.