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× 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

Synonyms
Echeveria schiedeckeri
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H2
Botanical 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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