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 the cutting into the soil 0.5 to 1 inch deep. When the soil is dry, water the plant sparingly. Roots should form within the next two weeks. Keep the plants in bright shade during the rooting period. To avoid leaf burn, gradually acclimatize the plant to outdoor conditions or full sun.