What other names and elegant names does the succulent Pachyphytum oviferum have?
Pachyphytum oviferum is also known as Pachyphytum, white beauty, etc. It belongs to the Crassulaceae family, Pachyphytum genus. Native to the tropical regions of central Mexico. It has been introduced and cultivated in China, and is a common potted ornamental succulent. Flowers open in early summer. Pachyphytum oviferum and the so-called "white beauty" on the market refer to the same succulent plant, because their Latin scientific names are the same.
Growth Habits of Pachyphytum oviferum
Native to Mexico. It likes warm and sunny environments. Tolerates partial shade, not cold-tolerant, afraid of strong direct sunlight.
Favorite temperature: 18-25°C
Watering: water once a month in spring and autumn
Light: full sun
Propagation: mostly seed propagation and cutting propagation
Pests and diseases: pests rarely occur
Combination suggestions: Firecracker Plant variegated, Sedum pachyphyllum
Care Tips for Pachyphytum oviferum
Potting soil: repot once every 2 years, in spring. When repotting, remove the withered leaves at the base of the plant and excessively long fibrous roots. When handling, never touch the fleshy leaves with your hands, otherwise fingerprints will be left or obvious touch marks will appear. Use a mixed soil of leaf mold or peat soil plus coarse sand.
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 easy to rot.
Fertilizing: fertilize once a month during the growing season, using diluted cake fertilizer water or special fertilizer for potted flowers. In winter, place it in a sunny place to overwinter. Old plants with lignified stems are suitable for shaped potted ornamental display.
Propagation Methods of Pachyphytum oviferum
Sowing: sow in spring, the suitable germination temperature is 19-24°C.
Cuttings: take stems or leaves for cutting propagation in spring and summer.
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