Synonyms:

There are not synonyms for this plant since has nursery origin.

Habitat:

Pachysedum ‘Ganzhou’ is a hybrid resulting from the cross between Pachyphytum viride and Sedum craigii.

Description:

Pachysedum ‘Ganzhou’ is a succulent hybrid belonging to the Crassulaceae botanical family. The plant has an erect habit and the stem can reach up to 25 cm in height and 1 cm in diameter. The leaves are finger-shaped, thick and smooth and are curved upward. The most attractive feature of the plant is the astonishing color of the leaves that can range from pale green to bluish green. A thin layer of powdery wax protects the plant from sunburn and helps with drought resistance. This feature it is particularly useful in drought habitats and in arid environment. This coating gives a silver hues to the plant making it a very sought-after succulent. Under various conditions like light exposure and temperature, the leaves can shift from a pale green or bluish tone to hues of pink, red, or even purple, adding to its ornamental appeal. The flowering can occur during the spring and the flowers are borne on long slender stalks. The flowers are small pink or purple and although they are not the main attraction of this hybrid they add extra layer of beauty to this already stunning succulent.

Cultivation:

This is a slow growing plant, easy to cultivate. The plant needs at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day but is recommended to avoid too high temperatures. The plant does not like temperatures below 10°C so it needs to be placed indoors in the coldest periods. The soil should be mixed with pumice, clay and loam to allow for drainage and prevent root rot, as the plant is prone to it. Remember to use a perforated pot to drain excess water. Watering can be done regularly in spring and summer: during the vegetative period you can water the plant every 14 days, checking that the soil is completely dry before watering again. In winter you should stop the watering to allow the plant to enter dormancy. If you want a faster and lusher growth, you can fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season with specific fertilizers for succulents; stop fertilizing throughout the winter. If the pot becomes too small for the plant, you can repot it in a pot that is 2 cm wider. Repotting should be done early in the growing season with fresh new compost. Be careful to red spiders and scale insect. For mealybugs, you can remove them with a paintbrush dipped in alcohol, or if large numbers are present, you may use an insecticide.

Propagation:

Propagation can be done by leaf cutting or stem cuttings. When propagating through leaf cuttings, twist off a leaf during the spring and then let the cutting dry. After a few days, the cut surface will dry, and a callus will form. Place the cutting in a mixture of sand, soil, and pumice. To increase the success of propagation, you can make two or more cuttings at the same time. For stem cuttings, cut a health section of the stem, allow it to callous, and then plant it in soil. For cuttings, it is recommended to maintain temperatures around 20°C. Propagation by seed is a simple method to propagate the plant. Simply sow the seeds in sandy loam soil and keep them in an environment with a high level of humidity and at a temperature of 14°C.

Curiosity:

The specific epithet ‘Ganzhou’ refers to the Chinese city in Jiangxi province where the plant is particularly appreciated and popular for its fascinating colors.

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