Moonstone Succulent
Pachyphytum oviferum

 Moonstone Succulent Plant

Moonstone Succulent (Pachyphytum oviferum) is a succulent growing 6-12 inches tall, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, with slow growth in well-drained, sandy soil, requiring full sun and low moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.


Picture illustrating Moonstone Succulent plant

Habit

Succulent 

Height

0.2-0.3 meters

Growth

Slow 

Soil

Well-drained, sandy soil

Shade

Full sun

Moisture

Low

Edible

No

Medicinal

No

Origin

Mexico

Climatic Condition

Semi-arid, warm

Temperature (°)

20-30

Humidity (%)

30-50

Potting media

Cactus mix or sandy soil

Fertilizers

Nitrogen-rich

Watering

Low

Plant Weight 

100-150 grams

Flowering Time

Spring to Summer

Soil Ph level

5.5-6.5

Water Ph level

6.0-6.5

Soil EC

0.2-0.3 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

Low

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

3-5 years

Health Benefits

Used in ornamental gardening, supports mental clarity, promotes calmness

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% sand, 30% perlite, 20% compost


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 4 weeks with a diluted succulent fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Root Rot, Fungal Infections, Stem Rot, Aphids, Mealybugs


Soft, mushy roots, wilting, black spots, sticky residue 

Improve soil drainage, remove affected parts, use neem oil

Fungicides, systemic insecticides
Cuphea
Cuphea hyssopifolia