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Pachyphytum compactum cristata
Ideally placed in a sunny location, but can tolerate partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. In winter, limit watering.
It can tolerate -6.7 °C in the short term. However, the plant is not hardy.
The stem expands rapidly upwards as it grows. It grows more leaves at the top.
Pachyphytum compactum cristata is a crested form of Pachyphytum compactum that is native to Mexico.
The tough, green, fleshy leaves turn yellow-green in the sun. Compared to the classical form, its leaves are only smaller in size and after a while they become even tinier. They grow very densely on ridges, which after a while begin to divide and grow in all directions. The stem is usually flat and expands upwards rapidly. It has to keep its spreading and rather heavy crown full of small leaves in a stable position. It grows to a height of about 15 cm.
This crested form is unlikely to flower.
The fact that it does not grow over the edges of its pot makes it a great choice for those who do not have much space and are looking for a space-saving plant for their windowsill, for example. If someone occasionally forgets to water, I would recommend Pachyphytum compactum cristata as it will survive such treatment without any problems. It is a slow growing, hardy and very hardy succulent gem.