Pachyphytum

Pachyphytum is a genus containing about a dozen of Mexican species of succulents related to Echeveria. The main attraction of these species are the softly colored leaves, generally covered with a powdery bloom. The genus name Pachyphytum comes from the Greek for 'thick leaves'. The flowers are small, not very interesting. They are followed by tiny seed pods. The Pachyphytum are generally propagated by leaf cuttings. Pachyphytum tend to be more resistant to extreme temperature than Echeveria, they can generally bear 20°F (-7°C) for short periods, and tend to be more heat resistant. Species and varieties Pachyphytum bracteosum Pachyphytum coeruleum Pachyphytum compactum Pachyphytum fittkaui Pachyphytum 'Garnet Fudge' Pachyphytum glutinicaule Pachyphytum hookeri Pachyphytum hookeri 'cristata' Pachyphytum longifolium Pachyphytum oviferum (Moonstones) Pachyphytum clavifolium synonym of Pachyveria clavifolia Pachyphytum ovatum synonym of Pachyphytum oviferum (Moonstones)

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