Pachyphytum Machucae is tolerant of both heat and sunlight, and its fleshy, finger-like leaves vary in color from lavender to blue-grey to pink, depending on both temperature and sunlight. Offsets often appear at the base and, if lower leaves start to be pruned, it indicates a need for water.
LIGHT | Full sun
COLD TOLERANCE | -6 ºC
WATER | Water generously when soil is dry.
SOIL PH | NA
SOIL TYPE | 50% potting mix 50% non organic material (pumice or perlite).
FERTILIZER | Fish emulsion, kelp solution, worm casting, shrimp compost.
PROPAGATION METHODS | Leaf or stem cuttings
HUMIDITY LEVEL | Low
ACTIVE SEASON | Sept. - April
NOTE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS
Insert the cutting into the soil 0.5" to 1" deep. When the soil is dry, water the plant sparingly. Roots should form in about two weeks. Keep the plant in bright shade during the rooting period. To avoid burning the leaves, gradually acclimatize the plant to outdoor conditions or full sun.