× Pachyveria scheideckeri
A hybrid of Pachyphytum and Echeveria, this succulent houseplant grows to around 15cm forming rosettes of thick, fleshy pointed silvery blue-green foliage with red-tinged edges. Tubular-shaped yellow to orange-red flowers can sometimes appear in spring summer. Foliage colour may vary throughout the year, depending on fluctuations in light and temperature
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Yellow Orange Red | Grey Silver Blue Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow Orange Red | Grey Silver Blue Green | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
A genus of rosette-shaped hybrid succluents, a cross between Pachyphytum and Echeveria, which appear in a range of colours. Although some may flower, they are generally grown for their thick, colourful foliage
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
A hybrid of Pachyphytum and Echeveria, this succulent houseplant grows to around 15cm forming rosettes of thick, fleshy pointed silvery powder-blue foliage with red-tinged edges. Tubular-shaped flowers can sometimes appear in late spring and may be orange, yellow-red or purple. Foliage colour may vary throughout the year, depending on fluctuations in light and temperature
Propagation
Propagate from leaf or stem cuttings; stem cuttings will root more quickly
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects, thrips and aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to root rot if overwatered
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