Pachyphytum oviferum (Moonstone or Sugar Almond Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Pachyphytum |
| Species | oviferum |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to San Luis Potosi, Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 2 - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 35 - 4- |
| Height | 15 cm |
| Spread | 30 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Keep leaves and stems dry by avoiding overhead watering. |
| Notable Specimens | The Devonian Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
| Habitat | Rocky cliffs at 1,200 m. |
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