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Pachyphytum oviferum J.A.Purpus  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesPachyphytum oviferum J.A.Purpus 
BibliographyMonatsschr. Kakteenk. 29: 100 (1919)
Native Rangene. Mexico (San Luis Potosí)
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Altitude1100-1200m
Descriptionrosettes 6-10cm, leaves obovate, rounded, 3-5cm, thick, blue-grey pruinose, inflorescence 7-15-flowered, sepals unequal, corolla 10-13mm, petals oblong, lobes erect
Size5-15cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
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)
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