Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
fittkaui
ID:
1219774

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moran

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 43: 27 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219112

Common Names

  • Fittkaui Pachyphytum
  • Pachyphytum fittkaui
  • Fittkaui Flower

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Description

Pachyphytum fittkaui (also called the Fittkau's pachyphytum, among many other common names) is a succulent native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and is often used as an ornamental plant. It grows best in dry, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is often found in deserts, meadows, and along rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pachyphytum fittkaui is a popular ornamental houseplant, and is often used to decorate gardens and balconies. It is also used in traditional Mexican medicine to treat respiratory illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pachyphytum fittkaui is a small, yellow-green flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thick, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachyphytum fittkaui is a slow-growing succulent that can reach up to 6 inches in height. It prefers dry, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 2 inches long. Place the cuttings in a container filled with dry potting soil and keep them in a warm, dry environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pachyphytum fittkaui

Pachyphytum fittkaui is found in Mexico.

Pachyphytum fittkaui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachyphytum fittkaui?

Pachyphytum fittkaui

What is the common name of Pachyphytum fittkaui?

Fittkau's Pachyphytum

What is the natural habitat of Pachyphytum fittkaui?

It is found in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, growing on limestone cliffs and rocky outcrops

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

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