Pachyphytum glutinicauleMoran
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SedoideaeTribe : SedeaeSubtribe : SedinaeGenus : Pachyphytum
The specific epithet " glutinicaule(gloo - tin - ih - KAW - lee ) " means " sticky stem " and refers to the young glutinous fore of the coinage .
In cultivation, Manila, Philippines. Derivative of a photo by Argie Salango. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
This species is native toMexico . It grow on rocky , sunny slopes and rocky outcrop in Hidalgo .
Pachyphytum glutinicauleis a little , tardily - develop succulent with chubby leave behind first clustered inrosettes , later more or less distant , and only in the upper part of the stem . The rosette are up to 4.8 inch ( 12 cm ) in diameter . Stems are erect , decumbent , orpendentand spring up up to 2 feet ( 60 cm ) long and up to 0.6 inches ( 1.5 cm ) in diam . The young stems are somewhat sticky . leaf are bluish - green , often tinged pinkish or purplish , and covered with a powdery bloom . They are up to 1.6 in ( 6.5 cm ) long , 1.4 inches ( 3.5 atomic number 96 ) widely , and 0.6 column inch ( 1.5 atomic number 96 ) duncical , with a steer that ends in a pocket-sized keen point .
The flowers are bell - shaped , with redpetalsand shortersepalsthe same color as the leaves , and seem along theapicesof unbranched , up to 20 inches ( 50 cm ) marvellous , rosaceous - color in stalks in fountain .
At the New York Botanical Garden. Derivative of a photo byDavid J. Stang. Used underCC BY-SA 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Light : P. glutinicaulethrives when exposed to direct sunlight . It will also turn in partial shade but with slightly rangy answer . Therefore , keep it near a sunny window when grown as a houseplant .
Soil : The plant needs skillful drainage to maintain a healthy root system . When growingP. glutinicaulein a container , take a well - enfeeble soil mix and a container with drainage hole .
Temperature : This plant life will do well in hot weather , but its most active growth will happen in spring and fall . P. glutinicaulecan withstand temperatures as dispirited as 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° hundred ) .
In cultivation, France. Derivative of a photo by Christophe Camassel viaInternational Crassulaceae Network.
lachrymation : In outpouring and fall , water the plant thoroughly , then allow the soil to dry out before watering again . pee more sparingly in wintertime . The works does not demand to be watered during its sleeping in summer except in arid conditions .
fertilise : Apply fertilizer to promote healthy growth , including flush production . Fertilize only during the growing time of year . A water - soluble fertiliser diluted to half the advocate metier is suitable and commonly used .
Repotting : P. glutinicauledoes not demand frequent repotting . However , when your plant outgrow its pot , repotting in a new container with a fresh potting mix will advance fresh increment . Repot in a pot somewhat gravid than the old one . Give the industrial plant a week or so to readapt before you water it .
In cultivation, Manila, Philippines. Derivative of a photo by Argie Salango. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Propagation : The easiest way to propagateP. glutinicauleis through stalk cuttings . It is also easy pass around from leaves and source . Even a leafage that drops off will settle down below the parent plant life and produce a new flora . Take cutting in spring . The best clip to sow the seeds is in spring and summer .
Learn more atHow to farm and Care for Pachyphytum .
P. glutinicauleis in the main non - toxic to homo and pets .
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