Pachyphytum rzedowskiiI.García , Pérez - Calix & J.Meyrán
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SedoideaeTribe : SedeaeSubtribe : SedinaeGenus : Pachyphytum
Pachyphytum rzedowskiiis aboriginal toMexico .
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Pachyphytum rzedowskiiis a succulent plant that form open to compact rose window at the last of pendent to decumbent stems . The rosette can strain up to 2.8 inches ( 7 cm ) in diameter , while the bow can grow up to 12 inch ( 30 cm ) long and 0.6 inches ( 1.5 cm ) in diameter . The leaves are blueish - dark-green to lavender - grey , spirally arranged , and can measure up to 1.8 inches ( 4.5 centimetre ) foresighted and 0.5 inch ( 1.3 curium ) wide .
The flowers are gullible to whitish - yellow at the base , blueish - green at the apex , with a red spot inwardly , and appear on arching , green to pinkish stalk that can grow up to 10 inch ( 25 cm ) long .
USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° ascorbic acid ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° ascorbic acid ) .
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Pachyphytumwill not brook frosts well . temperature below 20 ° F ( -6 ° C ) will kill the industrial plant , and temperatures that may go below 45 ° F ( 7 ° carbon ) during an extended period should be quash . It stomach high oestrus and vivid sunshine . As with most succulents from theCrassulaceaefamily , Pachyphytumcan tolerate ( and even appreciate ) poor filth conditions so long as it is well - draining . It can thrive in full or fond sunlight .
Allow thesoilto dry before watering again , and avoid stupefy body of water on the leaves . The works will require more water in winter as they begin their dynamic growth time of year . If you are unsurewhen to wateryour plant , watch the lowermost leaves for sign of dry out and water them then . Pachyphytumis far more potential to survive under - tearing than overwatering . The thick , heavy leaves will seem wilt and somewhat " under - full " when they need water .
One of the most common plague to houseplants is themealybug , and yourPachyphytummay fall fair game to this pest . The symptom of a mealybug infestation are slacken or stopped growth ( though in summer , this is a normal sign of sleeping ) . If this come about without apparent effort , move out the plant from the tidy sum and examine the roots or the leaf - stem junctions .
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Learn more atHow to Grow and manage for Pachyphytum .
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