Pachyphytum compactum’Variegatum '
Pachyphytum compactumRose
Pachyphytum compactumf.variegatum
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kinsfolk : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SedoideaeTribe : SedeaeSubtribe : SedinaeGenus : Pachyphytum
Pachyphytum compactum’Variegatum ' is a physique ofPachyphytum compactumselected for its variegated foliation .
Pachyphytum compactum’Variegatum ' is an attractive smallsucculentwith little , stout , often basally branched stems that have compact rosettes of variegate and distinctively patterned leaves . The stems can maturate up to 6 inches ( 15 cm ) long , normally upright or bend to the ground and fall back their lower parting . The leaf are loose dark-green to grey - white with atypical emollient and yellow marker , big livid venous blood vessel , and deep purple crest when lightly stress by intense sunlight or coolheaded temperatures .
USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° one C ) .
Pachyphytums do not tolerate Frost well . temperature below 20 ° F ( -6 ° C ) will toss off the plants , and temperatures that may go below 45 ° F ( 7 ° one C ) during an extended menstruation should be avoided . It digest high high temperature and vivid sun . As with most succulents from the Crassulaceae kin , Pachyphytum can brook ( and even appreciate ) misfortunate soil shape so long as it is well - draining . It can prosper in full or fond sunlight .
Allow thesoilto dry out before tearing , and avoid getting piddle on the farewell . The plant will expect more water in wintertime as wintertime begins its active growth season . If you are unsurewhen to wateryour plant , watch the lowermost leaves for mark of dry and irrigate them then . Pachyphytumis far more likely to survive under - lachrymation than overwatering . The fatheaded , sarcoid leave of absence will appear wilt and slightly " under - full " when they ask water supply .
One of the most common pestis to houseplants is themealybug , and yourPachyphytummay fall prey to this pest . The symptom of a mealybug plague are slowed or stopped growth ( though in summer , this is a normal star sign of quiescence ) . If this come about without apparent movement , remove the plant life from the muckle and examine the roots or count at the folio - stem junctions .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Pachyphytum .
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