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Pachyphytum longifolium Rose  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesPachyphytum longifolium Rose 
BibliographyN. Amer. Fl. [N.L.Britton & al., eds.] 22: 12 (1905)
Native Rangene. Mexico, Mexico-Gulf
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatshady rocks
Altitude1100-1200m
Descriptionleaves oblanceolate, 6-11cm, thick, grey pruinose, often mauve, inflorescence many flowered, sepals unequal, corolla pentagonal, 8-13mm, petals rhombic or lanceolate
Size15-40cm
Colorwhite, rose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationshady, humous, rock crevices
alpine house, humous, gravelly soil, shade
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings of rosettes in late summer
Territory7 Northern America
     79 Mexico (MXE Mexico Northeast, MXG Mexico Gulf)
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