× Pachyveria 'Powder Puff'

Synonyms

× Pachyveria 'Kobayashi'
× Pachyveria 'Hanabijin'
× Pachyveria 'Exotica'
× Pachyveria 'Shimono-Ashita'

Cactus Succulent Conservatory Greenhouse Houseplants

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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. Arching racemes of small, tubular-shaped apricot-orange flowers can sometimes appear in summer. Foliage colour may vary throughout the year, depending on fluctuations in light and temperature

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Size

Time to Maturity: 2–5 years

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: Accepted

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