Pachyveria ‘Powder Puff (×Pachyveria 'Powder Puff')

Pachyveria ‘Powder Puff

Also known as: Pachyveria ‘Kobayashi’

The pachyveria ‘Powder Puff is a hybrid of the Moonstone and the Echeveria white cloud, combining the positive traits of both plants into one. It features long spatulate leaves covered in a thick white powder, with obtuse leaf tips and slightly depressed leaf surfaces. The margins of the leaves appear pink in bright light and under suitable temperatures, giving the plant its ornamental appeal.

Scientific classification

Species

Pachyveria ‘Powder Puff (×Pachyveria 'Powder Puff')

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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Succulent

Plant Type

Summer

Bloom Time

15 cm

Plant Height

15 cm

Spread

Green, Blue

Leaf Color

Pink, Orange

Flower Color

Evergreen

Leaf type

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Care Guide for Pachyveria ‘Powder Puff

Every 3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Pachyveria ‘Powder Puff thrives in arid conditions, demonstrating excellent drought tolerance due to its succulent leaves. It requires watering every three weeks, balancing dryness with moisture retention. As a low-maintenance indoor plant, pachyveria ‘Powder Puff adapts well to container living, managing consistent humidity effectively.

Fertilize: For pachyveria ‘Powder Puff, use a balanced cacti fertilizer during active growth from spring to early fall, feeding monthly at half strength to avoid root burn. Fertilizing supports growth and blooming while winter feeding should be avoided. Precise measurements are crucial to prevent damage to pachyveria ‘Powder Puff.

Pruning: To maintain the shape of pachyveria ‘Powder Puff, prune redundant or dense branches in spring and fall. For propagation, cut 5-6 leaf stems in spring or fall, apply sulfur powder to the cut, and plant once healed in slightly moist soil.

Propagation: Succulent propagation can be done using seeds, though they are challenging to germinate. It's more effective to use whole leaves for cutting propagation, ideally in spring or fall, with optimal conditions of 25℃ (77℉) and bright, scattered light. A bud will appear in one to two weeks.

Repotting: Pachyveria ‘Powder Puff thrives as a small succulent rosette and is suited for shallow pots. Repot biennially in spring, using a slightly larger pot to prevent overwatering. After repotting, provide bright, indirect light and resume watering when new roots appear for optimal recovery.

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