Pachyphytum bracteosum
Bigger and bluer than moonstones, with square-ish chunky leaves stacked like lozenges. It belongs to the Pachyphytum genus, comes from Mexico (Oaxaca), stays around Rosette 10–20 cm, and tolerates USDA 9b–11; protect below 2 °C. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Pachyphytum
- Origin: Mexico (Oaxaca)
- Mature size: Rosette 10–20 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11; protect below 2 °C
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Pachyphytum
- Origin
- Mexico (Oaxaca)
- Mature size
- Rosette 10–20 cm
- Growth habit
- Large thick-leaved rosettes
- Leaf colour
- Blue-pink chunky leaves with powdery coat
- Flower colour
- Red-brown bells
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11; protect below 2 °C
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
About the Pachyphytum bracteosum
Bigger and bluer than moonstones, with square-ish chunky leaves stacked like lozenges. Same rule: sun, grit, don't touch the powder.
Care and cultivation
Pachyphytums are slow, compact rosettes with the thickest farina coating in the succulent world. Grow in a very mineral mix, water rarely, and resist touching the leaves — each fingerprint is permanent. In winter keep them almost dry. Light: Bright light with gentle direct sun; farina is thickest in bright but not scorching light. Water: Soak-and-dry; very little in winter. Use a Very gritty mineral mix.
Description
Pachyphytum bracteosum is a Pachyphytum succulent from Mexico (Oaxaca). Bigger and bluer than moonstones, with square-ish chunky leaves stacked like lozenges. Same rule: sun, grit, don't touch the powder.
Identification
Look for: Blue-pink chunky leaves with powdery coat leaves in a Rosette 10–20 cm form. The genus is Pachyphytum, which already narrows down the care requirements considerably. Nickname: 'Bracteosum pachyphytum'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water my Pachyphytum bracteosum?
Soak-and-dry; very little in winter. Always let the soil dry completely between waterings, and water less in winter when growth slows.
How much light does Pachyphytum bracteosum need?
Bright light with gentle direct sun; farina is thickest in bright but not scorching light. If the plant stretches or loses colour, it needs more light.
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Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Pachyphytum bracteosum, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.