Pachyveria 'Flambeau': A Gem for Succulent Enthusiasts
Step into a world where the textures of Pachyphytum and the elegance of Echeveria collide. Pachyveria 'Flambeau' offers a symphony of bluish-green leaves that delicately transition to pinkish-red tips, creating an arresting visual appeal. With its thick, fleshy leaves organized in rosettes, it's a hybrid that has garnered attention for both its aesthetics and ease of care. The pointed tips of the leaves exhibit a slight curvature, adding to the plant's already intriguing geometric formation.
A Botanical Marvel
From a botanical perspective, Pachyveria 'Flambeau' belongs to the Crassulaceae family, within the subfamily Sempervivoideae and tribe Sedeae. However, what truly sets it apart is its unique rosette formation, which can reach a diameter of up to 25 cm. The narrow leaves can grow as long as 13 cm and as wide as 3 cm. Such morphology invites curiosity and lends the plant a sculptural quality that appeals to both novice growers and seasoned botanists.
Seasonal Flourish
Not just a pretty face, this succulent bursts into a bloom of small, bell-shaped flowers during the spring. These starry wonders appear on branched stalks that can reach up to 25 cm in height. The inflorescence showcases easily detached bracts and offers a charming colour contrast: pinkish on the outside and a subtle yellowish-pink on the inside.
Growing in the Australian Climate
In Australia, Pachyveria 'Flambeau' is sometimes mistaken for Pachyphytum fittkaui. However, its distinct flowers clearly reveal its true lineage as a hybrid. When it comes to cultivation, well-draining soil and bright, indirect light are key. It's a tender plant, so make sure to bring it indoors when the temperature drops to near freezing levels. The "soak and dry" watering method serves it best, allowing the soil to dry out completely between watering sessions.
Care Essentials
Fertilizing isn't crucial but can give the plant a nutrient boost. When doing so, opt for a water-soluble fertilizer at half strength, specifically during the growing season. As for repotting, choose a time in spring or early summer when the soil is dry. And always, make sure your pot has drainage holes. Propagation is a breeze with this plant; it readily allows for stem cuttings, leaves, and offsets to start new plants.
Pachyveria 'Flambeau' is a captivating blend of form and function, a true testament to the wonders of botanical hybridization. Whether you're a hobbyist or a dedicated plant collector, its distinctive aesthetic and minimal care requirements make it a rewarding addition to any succulent garden.
Pachyveria 'Flambeau' plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
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Please Note:
- All plants are sent bare rooted with no pots and soil, or minimum soil only.
- Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
- Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
- Succulents are very hardy plants and they will recover quickly, providing you unpack them as soon as you receive them follow some simple care instructions you will find with your order.
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