Pachyphytum Species

Pachyphytumcompactum

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Pachyphytum (pak-ee-FY-tum)
Species
compactum (kom-PAK-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mountain View, California

Oakdale, California

Pleasant Hill, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Downsville, Louisiana

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

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