X Pachyveria 'glauca'

X Pachyveria 'glauca' Care

× Pachyveria Glauca 'little Jewel'

What is the plant

achyveria glauca is a hybrid species of succulent characterized by their spiky rosettes. The plant’s fleshy leaves are an interesting blue-gray with red tips. This combination of features is why Pachyveria glauca is also simply referred to as “little jewel”.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min 7°C

Hardiness zone

9a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
This succulents needs thorough watering to keep the leaves from shriveling up when the soil feels dry to the touch.
Fertilizer
During the summer months, fed the plant once or twice. In the winter if the plant is in a cool position, the needs no feeding at all.
Sunlight
Best grown in full sun to part shade.

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Soil
Soil should be mostly sand with a little topsoil, perlite, and compost. Prepared cactus or succulents mixes are suitable for growing.
Temperature
Temperatures below 20 °F (-6 °C) will kill the plant, and temperatures which may go below 45 °F (7 °C) during extended period should be avoided. Tolerates high heat and intense sunlight.
Container
Succulents and cacti thrive in well draining, porous soils. Gravel or expanded shale can be added to the bottom of the container to help increase drainage. Never let the container sit in a saucer of water. If your container does not have a drainage hole, you will need to water less.