🌱 Morphology

   Hybrid cultivar that forms rosettes of fleshy leaves, with a morphology intermediate between Echeveria and Pachyphytum. The leaves tend to be thick and spatulate, adapted for storing water. The exact shape, hue, and degree of compactness may vary depending on the individual specimen and growing conditions. The flowering characteristics are particularly interesting for identification: a possible influence of Echeveria derenbergii on the flower shape and of Pachyphytum glutinicaule on its red color has been noted.

🌍 Origin, genealogy, and family

Intergeneric hybrid created by Roger Jones in Australia. It belongs to the ×Pachyveria group, the result of a cross between plants from the Pachyphytum and Echeveria genera. The exact genealogy is not confirmed. The International Crassulaceae Network considers Echeveria derenbergii and Pachyphytum glutinicaule as possibilities, but only as hypotheses based on floral characteristics, not as proven parents.

Family: Crassulaceae. Subfamily: Sempervivoideae. Tribe: Sedeae. Subtribe: Sedinae.

❄️ Temperature — USDA 9b

It is recommended to protect it from frost and the combination of cold and persistent moisture. As a conservative growing guideline, it should be kept above 5°C during winter, especially if the substrate is not completely dry. Tolerance to lower temperatures depends on acclimatization and the duration of exposure.

☀️ Lighting

It needs intense light to maintain compact growth and promote balanced coloration. Gradual adaptation to direct sunlight is recommended, avoiding sudden exposure to the sun during heatwaves. A target DLI PAR of 15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ can promote robust growth. Lack of light causes more widely spaced leaves and elongated stems.

💧 Growth cycle and watering

Opportunistic, with growth mainly during the mild seasons. Activity is usually greatest in spring and autumn, although it depends on the temperature and growing conditions. Water thoroughly and wait for the substrate to dry out completely before watering again. During extreme heat and winter, watering frequency should be reduced, avoiding waterlogging and prolonged moisture around the roots.

🌸 Flowering

Flowering is a useful characteristic for studying its hybrid origin. The International Crassulaceae Network notes that the flower shape may resemble Echeveria derenbergii, while the red coloration may be related to Pachyphytum glutinicaule. These similarities do not prove the genealogy on their own. The timing and intensity of flowering depend on the maturity of the specimen and the growing conditions.

🌿 Nutrition

During active growth, Desert CHOICE® Succulents is recommended, in moderate doses adapted to the substrate volume. Balanced nutrition promotes the development of healthy roots and firm leaves without stimulating excessively rapid growth. It is recommended to reduce or suspend fertilization during dormancy or when temperatures are extreme.

This is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot with mycorrhizal fungi-activated substrate.

Pot size: 9x9 cm

* As this is an online purchase, the appearance of the sent specimen may vary slightly from the product image. The photo description specifies the plant's measurements, but these may also vary slightly because it is a living thing! Each of the plants at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.