| Common Name | Compact Moonstone |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Pachyphytum |
| Species | Compactum |
| Origin | Mexico (Oaxaca) |
| Blooming | Produces pink or red bell-shaped flowers on tall stalks in spring. |
| Leaf Color | Blue-green with reddish tips (in high light) |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Succulents plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining cactus/succulent mix with high mineral content (pumice, perlite)
Water thoroughly when soil is completely dry. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy. Avoid wetting leaves.
Requires bright light to maintain color and shape. Direct sun in winter, filtered in extreme summer heat.
Feed lightly with diluted succulent fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring/Summer).
Remove dead basal leaves and spent flower stalks after blooming.
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