What Is Pachyphytum oviferum? A Complete Guide to Truly Understanding It
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, sunny environments. Tolerates partial shade, is not cold-hardy, and fears intense direct sun.
Optimal 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
Companion suggestions: Cremnosedum 'Little Gem', Sedum pachyphyllum
Care Tips for Pachyphytum oviferum
Potting mix: 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 will be left or obvious touch marks will appear. Use a mix of leaf mold or peat soil with coarse sand as the potting mix.
Watering: water once a month in early spring and autumn, stop watering in winter, and keep the potting mix dry. If the potting mix 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 shaped potted display.
Propagation Methods of Pachyphytum oviferum
Sowing: sow in spring, with an optimum germination temperature of 19-24°C.
Cuttings: take stem or leaf cuttings in spring and summer for propagation.
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