Clavata Pachyveria (Pachyveria 'clavata')

Clavata Pachyveria

Pachyveria 'clavata'

Its chubby, tightly packed leaves hold desert charm like living beads. Succulent rosette; common name: Clavata Pachyveria.

Full sun
0.5/week
Beginner
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Plant Needs

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Sunlight Bright direct to partial sun; tolerate full sun with gradual acclimation to avoid leaf scorching
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Watering Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
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Temperature Tolerate mild frost (down to 5°C) but protect from hard freezes; thrive in warm, dry conditions
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Characteristics

  • Leaf: Fleshy oblong-clavate leaves with rounded tips, blue-green to pale lavender with a powdery farina protective coating
  • Flower: Bell-shaped coral-pink blooms on thin, upright stalks up to 20 cm tall
  • Stem: Short, branching stems that produce offsets to form dense clumps over time
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Care Guide

Watering

Water when soil is fully dry; soak thoroughly and drain excess water

Fertilization

Diluted balanced succulent feed once every 2 months. Avoid fertilizing in winter when growth is dormant

Banana peel tea:Soak dried banana peels in water for 3 days, dilute 1:10 before watering; avoid over-fertilizing to prevent leggy growth
Pruning
  • Remove dead or withered leaves from the base to prevent pest infestations
  • Trim spent flower stalks after blooming to redirect energy to new offset growth
  • Thin overcrowded clumps by separating offsets during spring repotting
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Toxicity

Warning: this plant may be toxic.

Pets & Humans

Pets: ASPCA-confirmed non-toxic; no harmful effects from chewing or ingestion

Humans: Non-toxic to humans; no known adverse health effects from ingestion or contact

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Garden Uses & Culture

Culture: N/A

Usage: Ornamental succulent for rock gardens, terrariums, or window sill displays