Scheideckeri

Scheideckeri Care

Pachyveria 'scheideckeri'

What is the plant

Pachyveria is a hybrid belonging to the Crassulaceae family. This succulent plant is characterized by thick, fleshy leaves, loves full sun and gets its name from the Latin word for thick – pachy. X Рachyveria 'Scheideckeri' is a succulent that forms compact rosettes of fleshy, red-flushed pale gray to blue-green leaves. It is a very variable hybrid that produces smaller or larger normal rosettes as well as rosettes with variegated and often distorted leaves. Cymes of yellow to orange-red flowers appear in spring or summer.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

10a - 11b

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
X Pachyveria Scheideckeri can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care of. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Scheideckeri healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
Pruning
No pruning required except for the removal of dead leaves.
Fertilizer
Most succulents need very little fertilizer. Watering with a well-balanced fertilizer once a month will be all they need.

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Sunlight
Most varieties of succulents need at least half a day to a full day of sunlight.
Soil
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
Temperature
Temperatures below 20 °F (-6 °C) will kill the plant, and temperatures which may go below 45 °F

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Additional
Non toxic to cats, poisonous to dogs Prefers full sun Can be grown outdoor Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants Does not handle cold well Prefers Zone 10a-11b -1.1 °C (30°F) Best propagated by leaves, cuttings, or seeds Flowers are yellow
Popularity
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