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Basic Info
Pachyveria ‘Powder Puff’ is a beautiful looking succulent. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 15 cm (6″) tall and about 15 cm (6″) in diameter. The plants main feature are the fleshy blue looking leaves. When the plant finally floweres you can expect it to produce pink flowers that are yellow on the inside.
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: x Pachyveria
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Pachyveria ‘Powder Puff’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care of. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your succulent healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Pachyveria ‘Powder Puff’
This succulent type is a hybrid of Echeveria as you can see the similarity. It is a nice decoration in rock gardens, container gardens or baskets.
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown outdoor or indoor
- Grows 15 cm (6″) tall
- Grows up to 15 cm (6″) wide
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Prefers Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 F)
- Best propagated by stem cuttings and leaves
- Generally not known to be harmful for people or animals
- Grows best during Summer
Where to Plant
Pachyveria ‘Powder Puff’ succulents need strong light. When planting this succulent type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 10a which is around -1.1 °C (30 °F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant your succulent in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
How to Propagate Pachyveria ‘Powder Puff’
Powder Puff succulent can be propagated by leaves, and stem cuttings. This succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
How to Propagate Pachyveria ‘Powder Puff’ By Leaves
When propagating this succulent with leaves. (Learn How to Propagate Succulents in detail here.) you should get a leave carefully from the mother plant. It should be a healthy leave that has no part left on the stem. In this way, the propagation will work. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
How to Propagate Pachyveria ‘Powder Puff’ From Stem Cuttings
When propagating Powder Puff from cuttings, remove a stem from the mother plant carefully with a clean knife or scissors. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
Origin and Habitat
Pachyveria ‘Powder Puff’ is a hybrid succulent plant from Echeveria cante and Pachyphytum oviferum. It was created in the 1970s.
