Pachyphytum longifoliumwas discovered in 1904 byCarl Albert Purpus(1851 - 1941 ) , a German botanist and plant aggregator in Mexico and North America .
Pachyphytum longifoliumRose
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SedoideaeTribe : SedeaeSubtribe : SedinaeGenus : Pachyphytum
In cultivation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The specific name " longifolium " ( pronounced lon - jee - FOH - lee - um ) stand for " long - leave , " but it is reasonably deceptive , as this mintage has by far not the longestPachyphytumleaves .
Pachyphytum longifoliumis aboriginal to east - centralMexico . It grows on unconscionable rocks of the gorge , evidently also epiphytic , inBarranca de Metztitlán , a biosphere reserve in Hidalgo , at about 3,940 feet ( 1,200 mebibyte ) above sea level .
Pachyphytum longifoliumis a few - branchedsucculentthat formsrosettesof 20 to 60 parting distinctly aloof in the branch ' upmost 2 to 8 inches ( 5 to 20 cm ) . The stems are typically tumid and can acquire up to 22 inch ( 55 curium ) tall and 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) in diam , branching from near the base and above . However , they can be sometimespendent , reaching up to 28 inches ( 70 cm ) in duration . The leaves areoblanceolate , measuring up to 4.4 inch ( 11 cm ) long , 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) astray , and 0.4 inches ( 1 centimeter ) thick . They are green to gentle - unripe , often more or less purplish , and covered with a touchy , powdery bloom .
In cultivation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
During the spring , Pachyphytum longifoliumproduces bell - shaped flower with large , unequalsepalsthat clasp the ashen to rose - coloredpetals . The flowers appear on arching stem with largebractsin the upper half . The flower stalking can acquire up to 16 inches ( 40 cm ) long . The sepal and bract are the same color as the leaves .
Light : Pachyphytum longifoliumthrives when debunk to lineal sunlight . While it can brook partial shadiness , it may ensue in slightly gangling ontogeny . When spring up indoors , keep it near a cheery window .
Soil : This plant requires skilful drainage to maintain a good for you root system . While many growers prefer tocreate their own stain admixture , commercial-grade soil for succulent will run fine .
In habitat, San Agustín Metzquititlán, Hidalgo, Mexico. Derivative of a photo byMa. Eugenia Mendiola González. Licensed underCC BY-SA 4.0.
Temperature : Pachyphytum longifoliumis a wintertime grower and will hold on actively grow when it warm up . It grows skilful inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimum wintertime temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° degree Celsius ) .
tearing : Although a wintertime agriculturalist , this plant is most alive during spring and fall . water supply exhaustively , then wait for the soil to dry out completely before watering again . During the wintertime , water sparingly . As the plant go dormant in outflow , it does not require to be watered except in desiccated conditions .
feed : To promote healthy growing and flower yield , apply a piddle - soluble fertilizer diluted to half the commend strength during the grow season .
In habitat, Eloxochitlán, Hidalgo, Mexico. Photo byCristian Olvera. Licensed underCC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
Repotting : If growingPachyphytum longifoliumin a container , repot it in a pot with drainage hole when it outgrow its tidy sum . Give the plant life a calendar week or so to readjust before you water it .
Propagation : The easiest method to propagate this plant is by stem cutting , although it can also be propagate from leaf and seeds . Even a leaf that drops off will rout below the parent plant life and produce a unexampled plant . For best results , take cutting in the springiness and seed the cum in the springtime and summer .
pick up more atHow to Grow and Care for Pachyphytum .
Pachyphytum longifoliumis generally non - toxic to humans and pets .
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