×Pachyveria’Yvonne ' is anintergenerichybrid named by the Dutch horticulturist Johannes ( Joop ) Cornelius van Keppel ( 1922 - 1983 ) after Yvonne Tree .

×Pachyveria’Yvonne '

Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeNothogenus:×Pachyveria

Pachyveria ‘Yvonne’

Private collection, Manila, Philippines. Photo by Argie Salango. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

×Pachyveria’Yvonne ' is a chancehybridof nameless blood line and origin .

×Pachyveria’Yvonne ' is a stunning succulent that shape tightrosettesof long , bluish - green leaf faceted with lines that show through the waxy covering . It promptly offset at the base , make a denseclumpover fourth dimension . Short , thick stem support the rosettes . The pointed leaf are thick and overweight and can appraise up to 2.4 in ( 6 curium ) long . When exposed to full sun , they take on a beautiful purple chromaticity .

In the spring , Vanessa Stephen - work , peach - colored flower appear on tall stalks with a few well detachedbracts .

Pachyveria ‘Yvonne’

Private collection, Manila, Philippines. Photo by Argie Salango. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

Light:×Pachyveria’Yvonne '   requires full sun to partial tone for optimal increment . Therefore , position it near the brightest windowpane in your home . In addition , if you plan to move the plant alfresco in spring , do it step by step and debar exposure to intense afternoon Sunday .

grime : get grunge that drains cursorily is most of import for growing a healthy succulent . While many grower prefer tocreate their own grime mixture , commercial-grade soil for succulents will work alright .

Temperature : gamy temperatures are not a problem as long as there is plenty of fresh air , but ×Pachyveria’Yvonne '   is a tender succulent and must be brought indoors if there is a risk of freezing temperatures . It grows good inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with ordinary minimal wintertime temperature ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .

Pachyveria ‘Yvonne’

Private collection, Manila, Philippines. Photo by Argie Salango. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

Watering : This works choose the " soak and juiceless " method during the growing time of year . Water deep and let the soil completely dry out out before lachrymation again . Water sparingly during the winter , only enough to keep the plant from shriveling . Above all , if you have a saucer under the pot , do not forget to empty the spare urine .

inseminate : Although it can grow well without fertiliser , ×Pachyveria’Yvonne '   may profit from extra food . Feed only during the growing season and employ a weewee - soluble plant food reduce to half the recommend effectiveness .

repot : If grow this plant in a container , repot as needed in spring or early summertime , but ascertain the dirt is dry before you start . Also , always use a container with drainage holes .

Pachyveria ‘Yvonne’

Private collection, Manila, Philippines. Photo by Argie Salango. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

Propagation:×Pachyveria’Yvonne ' is easy propagated by stem cutting , leaves , and offsets . Therefore , spring is the best fourth dimension to take cuttings or freestanding offsets .

memorise more atHow to Grow and Care for Echeveria .

×Pachyveria’Yvonne ' has no toxic effects reported . However , although it is dependable for uprise around children andpets , it is not advisable to use up it .

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