Description
Pachyphytum oviferum 'Variegata' is a lovely succulent with rounded, pale blue-green to bluish-purple with irregular cream to yellow markings, arranged in a rosette at the tips of the stems. It grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall and up to 12 inches (30 cm) wide.
How to Care for variegated pachyphytum
Pachyphytum will not tolerate frosts well. Temperatures below 20 °F (-6 °C) will kill the plant, and temperatures which may go below 45 °F (7 °C) during the extended period should be avoided. It tolerates high heat and intense sunlight. As with most succulents from the Crassulaceae family, Pachyphytum can tolerate (and even appreciated) poor soil conditions, so long as it is well-draining. It can thrive in full or partial sunlight.
Allow the soil to dry out before watering, and be careful to avoid getting water on the leaves. In winter, the plants will require more water as winter begins its active growth season. If you are unsure when to water your plant, watch the lowermost leaves for signs of drying and water them then. Pachyphytum is far more likely to survive under-watering than over-watering. The thick fleshy leaves will appear wilted and a bit "under-full" when they need water.
One of the most common pests to houseplants is the mealybug, and your Pachyphytum may fall prey to this pest. The symptoms of a mealybug infestation are slowed or stopped growth (though summer, this is a normal sign of dormancy).
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