Pachyphytum oviferum is a succulent plant in the Crassulaceae family

Growth Habits of Pachyphytum oviferum

Native to Mexico. It likes a warm environment with plenty of sunlight. It tolerates partial shade, is not cold-hardy, and fears intense direct sunlight.

Favorite temperature: 18-25°C

Watering: water once a month in spring and autumn

Light: full sun

Propagation: mostly by seed sowing and cuttings

Pests and diseases: pests rarely occur

Combination suggestions: Crassula capitella 'Campfire', Sedum'Golden'

Care Tips for Pachyphytum oviferum

Potting soil: repot once every 2 years, in spring. When repotting, remove the shriveled dead leaves at the base of the plant and overly long fibrous roots. When handling, never touch the fleshy leaves with your hands, otherwise fingerprints or obvious touch marks will be left. Use a mixed soil of leaf mold or peat soil plus coarse sand for the potting soil.

Watering: water once a month in early spring and autumn, stop watering in winter, and keep the potting soil dry. If the potting soil is too wet, the fleshy leaves are prone to leggy growth or rot easily.

Fertilizing: fertilize once a month during the growing season, using diluted cake fertilizer water or a special fertilizer for potted flowers. In winter, place it in a sunny spot to overwinter. Old plants with woody stems are suitable for shaping into potted ornamental displays.

Propagation Methods of Pachyphytum oviferum

Sowing: sow in spring, with an optimum germination temperature of 19-24°C.

Cuttings: take stem or leaf cuttings for propagation in spring and summer.