Botanical Name: Common Names:
Pachyphytum clavifolia Succulent,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Succulents & Cacti Spreading
Description:
Attractive small growing succulent with soft silvery-blue fleshy foliage and a cluster of pink flowers appear on a tall stem during Spring. This plant is very hardy and adaptable, suited to rockery, garden edges, and container plantings. Great for adding colour to the garden.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Crassulaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue, Silver
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low, Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High