Pachyphytum compactum

Generalities Pachyphytum compactum
The Pachyphytum compactum is developed like a succulent plant. These plants give origin to a brush with a rounded form. The Pachyphytum compactum Is small in size; in spring, summer, autumn, winter it assumes a orange colouring. These are evergreen plants, which means they keep their leaves year round.

Exposure Pachyphytum compactum
The Pachyphytum compactum should be grown in a bright place, with direct sunlight. These plants don't like cold weather, therefore in the Spring it is best to set them outside only when the temperatures are above 15°C.We can grow a large part of the succulent plants in a cold climate; some species can endure temperatures below 5°C, but only if the soil stays completely dry.

Watering Pachyphytum compactum
Water rarely, about once every 4-5 weeks with 1-2 glasses of water , keeping the soil dry for a few days before watering again; when wetting we suggest avoiding surpluses, however to wet the soil deep down. These plants are very resistant to droughts; let’s avoid watering excessively; during the winter months we can avoid watering the plants located where there’s a cold climate.

Fertilization Pachyphytum compactum
In the spring let’s fertilize our succulent plants periodically, adding, every 15-20 days, a specific fertilizer. Fertilizers fur succulent plants must be rich in potassium, but poor in nitrogen, to avoid the plants from developing excess vegetation, which is easily attacked by fungal diseases.

Treatments Pachyphytum compactum
Generally during this time of year we suggest a pre-emptive treatment with wide range insecticide and with a systemic fungicide, to prevent the attack from part of the aphids and the development of fungus diseases, often favoured by a mild and damp climate.

Soil Pachyphytum compactum
Let’s prefer soft and incoherent, with elevated drainage soils.

Notes Pachyphytum compactum
When wanted we can grow these plants in a vase. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.

This page concerns the weather continental it is possible to choose another climate area alpine mediterranean

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