Identification: No idea what this is!

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by Laila, Oct 25, 2011.

  1. Laila

    Laila Member

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    Hello! So, I don't know much about plants and figured this would be the perfect place for me to ask a question :)
    I just bought a plant from a charity plant sale, but the volunteers had no information about what kind of plant it is or how to care for it. If anyone could help me, I would very much appreciate it!
    Here's a picture:
    http://i51.tinypic.com/2vvvnr6.jpg
     
  2. Tom Hulse

    Tom Hulse Active Member 10 Years

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    Looks like a Pachyphytum, probably P. oviferum, but there's a chance it could be a hybrid. You could tell for sure when it blooms.
    Full sun, free-draining soil, no freezing. I'd treat it similar to a jade plant. :)
     
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    Thank you, Tom! :)
     
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    It looks to me like it might be Pachyveria 'Blue Pearl'. Very pretty but try not to touch it much, that dusty looking coating will rub off and not come back. Likes lots of sun, well drained soil, water well and then let dry between waterings.
     
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    Thanks for the tip, Furballs :)
     

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