Sugar Almond Plant. A very attractive succulent with white frosted pale green leaves flushed blue and vivid orange-red flowers. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers February to April. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Pachyphytum oviferum
A very attractive succulent with white frosted pale green leaves flushed blue and vivid orange-red flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Pachyphytum |
---|---|
Species | oviferum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Sugar Almond Plant |
Flower Colour | red |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Crassulaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | white, green, blue |
Flowers From | February, April |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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