Pachyphytum Bracteosum

Pachyphytum Bracteosum Care

Pachyphytum Bracteosum Klotzsch

What is the plant

Pachyphytum bracteosum (Link et al.): Fleshy, gray-blue leaves form loose rosettes. It has a similar form to its relative, P. oviferum, but tends to grow larger. It's covered in a thick, powdery coating of farina (epicuticular wax) that protects it in full sun and gives it a soft, pastel look. The stems can grow up to 1.0' long, but they also take well to pruning and replanting. This variety lives up to its genus name, Pachyphytum, which is Latin for "thick plant".

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Lighting

Full Sun

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
As with most crassulaceae, pachyphytum s can tolerate (and even appreciated) poor soil conditions, so long as it is well-draining. they can thrive in full or partial sunlight. allow the soil to dry out before watering and avoid getting water on the leaves. in winter, the plants will require more water as winter begins its active growth season.
Pruning
Clip or pinch off dead leaves and stems. If stems have rotted at the root, pull them out, and make sure to let the soil dry out before the plant's next watering.
Fertilizer
Simply apply the fertilizer around the base of the plant, extending to the drip line. For vegetables, place the fertilizer in a strip parallel to the planting row. Water-soluble fertilizers are faster acting but must be applied more frequently. This method gives plants food while you water.

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Sunlight
This plant needs a lot of sunlight, but it has to be protected from the strongest rays of the sun.
Soil
Use a potting mix, which makes it safer for plants because it doesn't contain pathogens such as fungus or other diseases.
Temperature
In the summer: room, up to +95 ° F, in winter the minimum temperature is + 41-46,4 ° F (it easily tolerates the cold in dry soil conditions). The plant is resistant to heat in summer and to cold air from the window in winter.

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Container
Choose a pot with drainage holes, which also ensures potting soil doesn't stay too wet after watering your houseplants. The excess can freely escape out the bottom of the container, allowing oxygen to make its way to plant roots.
Popularity
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