×Pachyveria’Angel ’s Finger ' is a small , fast - growing plantthat thrives while preserve a beautiful , heavyset kind . A similar plant is sell as×Pachyveria’Snow Fingers ' .
×Pachyveria’Angel ’s Finger '
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeNothogenus:×Pachyveria
Private collection, Zone 9b, United States. Photo by Sandra Greivahs. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
×Pachyveria’Angel ’s Finger ' is a hybrid of obscure stemma and parentage .
×Pachyveria’Angel ’s Finger ' is a charmingsucculentthat forms compactrosettesof finger’s breadth - shaped , frosty passel green leaves with pink to red tips . The russet scab can reach a diameter of 4 in ( 10 centimeter ) and produceoffsets , forming a denseclumpover time . The leaves have a fine , waxy coating . When queer to intense sunlight , they can take on spook of loss and purple .
In the bounce , ×Pachyveria’Angel ’s Finger ' produces bell - shaped flowers on arching shuck . The flowers have pinkish - orangepetalswith yellow tip , surrounded by shortersepalsthe same color as the folio .
Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Light:×Pachyveria’Angel ’s Finger ' requires full Lord’s Day to partial shade for optimal growth . Therefore , place it near the bright windowpane in your home . In addition , if you plan to move the plant outside in spring , do it bit by bit and debar exposure to intense good afternoon sun .
Soil : Having soil that drains promptly is most important for growing a healthy succulent . While many cultivator opt tocreate their own soil mix , a commercial potting mix specifically formulated for succulent will work fine .
Temperature : High temperatures are not a problem as long as there is plenty of fresh air , but ×Pachyveria’Angel ’s Finger ' is a attendant succulent and must be brought indoors if there is a risk of freeze temperature . It grows just inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimum winter temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Private collection, Manila, Philippines. Photo by Argie Salango. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
lacrimation : This plant opt the " soak and juiceless " method acting during the growing time of year . Water profoundly and then lease the soil wholly dry out before watering again . Water sparingly during the wintertime , only enough to keep the plant from shriveling . Above all , if you have a saucer under the potbelly , do not forget to empty the excess water .
Fertilizing : Although it can spring up well without plant food , ×Pachyveria’Angel ’s Finger ' may profit from extra food . Feed only during the grow time of year and use a water - soluble fertiliser cut to half the recommended metier .
Repotting : If growing this plant in a container , repot as need in spring or early summer , but see the soil is ironical before you start . Also , always practice a container with drain holes .
Private collection, Zone 9b, United States. Photo by Sandra Greivahs. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Propagation:×Pachyveria’Angel ’s Finger ' is easily propagated by radical cutting off , leaves , and outset . Therefore , saltation is the adept time to take cutting or separate offsets .
instruct more atHow to Grow and Care for Echeveria .
×Pachyveria’Angel ’s Finger ' has no toxic effect reported . However , although it is safe for growing around children andpets , it is not advisable to exhaust it .
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