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Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Leaves: Glaucous
Unusual foliage color
Flower Color: Red
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Leaf
Pollinators: Birds
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Pachyphytum
  • Sticky Moonstones

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Location: Baja California
Date: 2023-06-08
Location: Baja California
Date: 2023-06-08
Location: Baja California
Date: 2023-06-08
Location: Baja California
Date: 2023-08-26
Location: Baja California
Date: 2022-03-15
Branching after beheading; purple is a stress color
Location: NYBG 
Date: June 14 22
Location: New York Botanical Gardens Bronx NY
Date: April 2014
Location: New York Botanical Gardens Bronx NY
Date: April 2014
Location: Nationale Plantentuin Meise (Brussels)
Date: 2018-05-16
Comments:
  • Posted by Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on Feb 21, 2022 8:47 PM concerning plant:
    Small rosette succulent with glaucous bluish white leaves and red flowers, mostly hidden by sepals. Stems are sticky when young (thus the species name). Leaves are thick and wide, growing to about 1-2 inches in length; stems may reach 12-24 inches, generally hanging in old age, often with branches at the base.

    Found on north-facing rock cliffs in Hidalgo, Mexico at 4000-5000 feet. Leaves tend to look like they have a white dot on the tip.

    Easy to start from cuttings or leaves. Provide strong light for best color and form.

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