Pachyphytum Species, Moonstones, Pink Moonstone, Sugar Almond Plant

Pachyphytumoviferum

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Pachyphytum (pak-ee-FY-tum)
Species
oviferum (oh-VEE-fer-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brentwood, California

Capistrano Beach, California

Carlsbad, California

Pleasant Hill, California

Reseda, California

San Diego, California

Valley Center, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Orlando, Florida

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Austin, Texas

Deer Park, Texas

Fulton, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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(Zone 9a) | February 2012 | neutral

In UK this one is a little hit and miss, it makes a good greenhouse or conservatory plant in most cases, but if like me, you like to try ...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | February 2007 | positive

the shape of the leaves always remind me of Jordan almonds.

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | May 2004 | neutral

Origin: Mexico - Some also call this the Sugar almond plant.

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