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”.
This succulents needs thorough watering to keep the leaves from shriveling up when the soil feels dry to the touch.
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.
Soil should be mostly sand with a little topsoil, perlite, and compost. Prepared cactus or succulents mixes are suitable for growing.
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.
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.
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