×Pachyveria 'Schelektii'
Also known as: Shaviana look-alike
An old, easy Pachyveria with pale grey-green rosettes that blush rose in sun and cold. It comes from Garden hybrid, stays around Rosette 8–12 cm, clustering, and tolerates USDA 9b–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Pachyveria
- Origin: Garden hybrid
- Mature size: Rosette 8–12 cm, clustering
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Pachyveria
- Origin
- Garden hybrid
- Mature size
- Rosette 8–12 cm, clustering
- Growth habit
- Open clustering rosettes
- Leaf colour
- Pale grey-green blushing rose
- Flower colour
- Pale orange
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Shaviana look-alike
About the ×Pachyveria 'Schelektii'
An old, easy Pachyveria with pale grey-green rosettes that blush rose in sun and cold. Clumps steadily into dense mounds.
Care and cultivation
Pachyverias stay small and colour up beautifully with sun. Use a gritty mix and soak-and-dry watering. Like their Pachyphytum parents they carry a thick powder coat — minimize handling. Light: Bright light with direct sun for jewel tones. Water: Soak-and-dry. Use a Gritty mineral mix.
Description
×Pachyveria 'Schelektii' is a Pachyveria succulent from Garden hybrid. An old, easy Pachyveria with pale grey-green rosettes that blush rose in sun and cold. Clumps steadily into dense mounds.
Identification
Look for: Pale grey-green blushing rose leaves in a Rosette 8–12 cm, clustering form. Also answers to Shaviana look-alike. The genus is Pachyveria, which already narrows down the care requirements considerably.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water my ×Pachyveria 'Schelektii'?
Soak-and-dry. Always let the soil dry completely between waterings, and water less in winter when growth slows.
How much light does ×Pachyveria 'Schelektii' need?
Bright light with direct sun for jewel tones. 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 ×Pachyveria 'Schelektii', supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.