Pachyphytum Bracteosum

This succulent is a hybrid between Echeveria and Pachyphytum, native to Mexico. Its plump silvery-grey leaves become pinkish in bright light, and are fleshy, thick, with few thick branches. Best for full sun garden.

LIGHT
Full sun
COLD TOLERANCE
-7 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 cutting into the soil (1" - .5"). When soil is dry, water the plant sparingly. Roots should form in the following two weeks. Plants should be in bright shade during the rooting period. To avoid leaves from getting burnt, acclimatize the plant to outdoors or full sun.