Pachyphytum growing succulent of the genus Pachyphytum also known as Hens and Chicks, Pachyphytum perennial evergreen used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics, temperate or tropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 9+.
Pachyphytum leaves
Leaves color can be: white, yellow, red or more than one color, the shape elliptic shape with pointed top.
Flower can be: blue, purple, yellow or orange grow on stems.
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Requirements for Pachyphytum growing and care:
Can survive frost but better without
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
Yes (if you want to have the same as the parents)
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Recommended planting season?
Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Slugs, snails
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just old leaves
Size of the plant?
15-30cm, 6-12 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower:
White, yellow, red or more than one color flowers grow on stems
Scientific name:
Pachyphytum
