×Pachyveria’Myrtilla '
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeNothogenus:×Pachyveria
×Pachyveria’Myrtilla ' is an intergeneric hybrid created in the United States , possibly from a cross betweenPachyphytum bracteosumand unknownEcheveriaspecies . It is allot in Australia and Asiatic countries asEcheveria’Violescens ' .
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×Pachyveria’Myrtilla ' is an attractive , forficate succulent with stems that end in rosette of spoonful - shape , cherry - dark-green leaf embrace with a powdery flush . The stem canker can reach up to 10 inches ( 25 cm ) in diameter , while the stems can grow up to 2 feet ( 60 cm ) long . The leaves reverse to plentiful pinko or mauve in winter or if the plant catch raft of sunlight .
The flowers are Melville Bell - shaped with carmine petals covered withsepalsthe same colour as the leaves . They appear in arching clusters on tall , branched stalks , ordinarily in summertime .
USDA hardiness zone9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° degree centigrade ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° speed of light ) .
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Pachyphytumwill not bear frosts well . Temperatures below 20 ° F ( -6 ° hundred ) will obliterate the flora , and temperature that may go below 45 ° F ( 7 ° one C ) during the extended catamenia should be avoided . Pachyphytumtolerates in high spirits heat and intense sun . As with mostCrassulaceae , Pachyphytumcan tolerate ( and even appreciate ) poor soil weather condition , so long as it is well - draining . Pachyphytumcan thrive in full or fond sunlight .
grant the soil to dry out out before lachrymation , and debar incur water on the leaves . The plants will require more water in wintertime as winter begins its active growth season . If you are unsure when to irrigate yourPachyphytum , watch the lowermost leaves for drying signaling and water them then . Pachyphytumis FAR more likely to survive under - tearing than over - lacrimation . The blockheaded , heavy leaves will appear wilted and slightly " under - full " when they need piss .
Leaf - cut down entail cutting a new leafage from near the center of the rosette . exit the leaf out in the open air for a day to earmark the injury to callous over .
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