Botanical Name: Common Names:
Pachyphytum oviferum Moon Rocks Succulent,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Succulents & Cacti Clumping, Prostrate, Rosette
Description:
Attractive succulent with bluish-green leaves that have a pale purple blush. Lotus-like shaped prostrate plant that produces little bell-like reddish-orange flowers from late Winter to early Spring. Grows approx. 10cm tall x 30cm wide. Great for pots or rockery gardens.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, 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, Green, Purple
Flower Colour: Orange, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High