× Pachyveria 'Ice Crystal'

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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

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H2

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

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
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil (preferably specialist cactus soil) in sun or partial shade. Water sparingly in winter and provide a balanced feed once or twice during the summer. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

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