Scientific Name
×Pachyveria 'Elaine'
Synonym(s)
×Pachyveria 'Jewel Tone'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Nothogenus: ×Pachyveria
Origin
This succulent is an intergeneric hybrid created by Renee O'Connell. The parentage is unknown.
Description
×Pachyveria 'Jewel Tones' is a lovely succulent that forms short-stemmed rosettes of mint green leaves with a thin waxy coating. It grows up to 5 inches (12.5 cm) tall, branching from the base. The leaves have reddish tips when grown in bright sunlight.
The bell-shaped flowers have coral pink petals and sepals the same color as the leave and appear in summer, hanging from a tall leafy stalk.
How to Grow and Care for ×Pachyveria 'Jewel Tones'
Light: ×P. 'Jewel Tones' prefers full sun to partial shade. If you move your plant outside in the spring, do it gradually. The intense afternoon sun can cause sunburn. During the winter, put your ×P. 'Jewel Tones' near the brightest window in your home. It will stretch if it does not have enough sunlight.
Soil: This succulent needs a potting soil mix that drains quickly. Many growers create their own mix. However, commercial succulent potting mixes will work fine.
Temperature: This plant is a tender succulent, which means it must be brought indoors for the winter to survive. ×P. 'Jewel Tones' can withstand temperatures as low as 30 °F (-1.1 °C). USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 10a to 11b, 30 to 50 °F (-1.1 to 10 °C).
Watering: Provide moderate amounts of water from spring to fall. The "soak and dry" method is the preferred schedule for watering ×P. 'Jewel Tones'. If you have saucers under the pots, make sure after a short time to empty the water. Water your plant just enough to keep it from shriveling during winter.
Fertilizing: ×P. 'Jewel Tones' grows well without fertilizer. Still, it will benefit from extra nutrients. Use a slow-release fertilizer in spring or a liquid fertilizer diluted 2 to 4 times more than usual and used less often than recommended.
Repotting: Repot the plant only as needed during spring or early summer when it grows actively. To repot your ×P. 'Jewel Tones', ensure the soil is dry before repotting.
Propagation: This succulent is usually propagated from leaves or stem cuttings. Spring is the best time to take cuttings.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.
Toxicity of ×Pachyveria 'Jewel Tones'
×P. 'Jewel Tones' has no toxic effects reported. It is safe around pets and humans, although it is not advisable to eat it.
Links
- Back to nothogenus ×Pachyveria
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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