Pachyphytum oviferum
 
Origin: Mexico
 
This very beautiful species of Pachyphytum is known as Moonstones, in fact so beautiful that the plants appear artificial. The compact and branched plants produces a silvery-white powdery bloom on the unique egg-shaped leaves. It is limited in distribution known from rocky cliffs of the state San Luis Potosi in Mexico.
 
Plant size: Well established plant, grown in a 7 cm pot is offered. The plant in the photo is of the one for sale.
 
Caring for your Pachyphytum
 
Pot: Pachyphytum does very well in containers or in the garden or rockery. They also do well in mixed planted containers.
 
Soil: The plants are very willing and can adapt to most soils, a well-drained growing medium with some organic matter works best.
 
Light: The brighter the light, the more colorful your plant will be. Although Pachyphytum will grow indoors, they prefer bright light conditions and should be kept close to a bright window.
 
Water: Pachyphytum are drought hardy plants when well established, but they will grow their best with weekly watering, depending on your growing conditions.