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Pachyphytum bracteosum (Pachyphytum bracteosum)

Pachyphytum bracteosum is a succulent with thick, fleshy leaves forming attractive rosettes, commonly cultivated as an ornamental houseplant.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light is ideal. Protect from intense sun.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Requires well-draining soil mix, such as a cactus or succulent potting mix, to prevent waterlogging.

Temperature

Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures in winter.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed sparingly during the growing season with a diluted succulent fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light is ideal. Protect from intense sun.

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Water

Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Requires well-draining soil mix, such as a cactus or succulent potting mix, to prevent waterlogging.

Temperature

Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures in winter.

Ideal growing range: 18-24°C.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed sparingly during the growing season with a diluted succulent fertilizer.

Once or twice in spring/summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Succulent

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot

Plant Environment

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

15-20 cm

Spread

20-30 cm

Growth Rate

Slow

Leaf Color

Green, Gray-green, Blue-green

Leaf Type

Fleshy, obovate to spatulate

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Cotyledon pachyphytum Baker
Echeveria bracteosa (Link, Klotzsch & Otto) Lindl. & Paxton
Echeveria pachyphytum É.Morren
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSaxifragales
  • familyCrassulaceae
  • genusPachyphytum
  • speciesPachyphytum bracteosum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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