Details of genus: Pachyphytum [1192]
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Family: Crassulaceae
family_ja: ベンケイソウ
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description_en: Genus of 12 or more species of rosette-forming, perennial succulents from arid areas of Mexico, closely resembling Echeveria, with which it hybridizes. The semi-erect, usually branching, spreading stems become decumbent with age, and bear variably shaped, swollen, fleshy, mid- to dark or grey-green, frequently white-frosted leaves. Racemes of diurnal, bell-shaped flowers are borne on fleshy, sometimes sparsely branched stems, mainly in spring. Where temperatures drop below 7°C (45°F), grow in a temperate greenhouse. In warmer climates, use in a desert garden.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring. Take leaf or stem-up cuttings m spring or summer.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Crassulaceae | ベンケイソウ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Crassulaceae | ベンケイソウ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Crassulaceae | ベンケイソウ科 | Show |