Dudleya pachyphytum

Mexican Rosette

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A perennial succulent forming tight rosettes native to Baja California. Features thick blue-green leaves coated in a white, flour-like farina that reddens under intense sunlight.
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Plant Details

Common Name Mexican Rosette
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Dudleya
Species Pachyphytum
Origin Mexico (Baja California)
Blooming Tall flower spikes in spring, featuring orange or yellow tubular flowers
Leaf Color Blue-green with white farina, reddish margins in sun
Sunlight Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Cactus mix with high mineral content (pumice, perlite) for rapid drainage

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Watering

Water thoroughly then allow soil to dry completely. Reduce drastically in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires bright light to maintain color and compact form; full sun prevents etiolation

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Fertilization

Feed sparingly with diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during active growth (Spring/Summer).

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Pruning

Remove dead basal leaves and cut flower stalks after blooming to maintain shape.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
100 – 450
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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