MOONSTONES PINK PANTHER

Pachyphytum oviferum

Moonstones “Pink Panther” is a decorative house plant with unusually coloured silvery pink pebble-like leaves. It is an eye-catching addition to a modern interior or a great potted plant gift. Moonstones is a non-toxic, cat and dog friendly indoors plant great for a family with pets. (source: ASPCA) It is low maintenance and easy to care for. It requires infrequent watering and is a perfect houseplant for a busy home. It loves sun and warmth, and will thrive on a sunny windowsill. 

Description

MOONSTONES PINK PANTHER CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Light & Temperature
  • As mentioned in the Care Guide, your Moonstones Pink Panther (Pachyphytum oviferum) succulent loves sunlight and warmth, it is not cold hardy at all and will not do well in freezing conditions.
Watering
  • Water once the top soil is dry and be careful to avoid getting water on the leaves to prevent from flushing away the precious farina (fine powder covering the leaves that helps protect it against harsh sunlight).
  • It’s active growing season is during colder months and over these periods you may need to water it more frequently.
  • Overwatering will literally cause the leaves to burst, resulting in black spots.
  • Remember that terracotta pots release moisture in hot conditions, in which case you will need to keep an eye on
Planting & Soil
  • These hardy beauties can live in even the poorest soil conditions as long as it is well drained.
  • Neutral or alkaline soil is best and it will really perform if you add a fertile loam, sandy growth medium.
  • Feed with a liquid fertiliser once a month during its active growth phase (Summer months).
  • If planted outdoors, it should occupy a space where it can show off in at least 6 hours of sunlight a day.

For more tips be sure to view the Pachyphytum care guide.

PLANT INFO
  • Latin Name: Pachyphytum oviferum
  • Common Name: Pink Panther, Moonstones
  • Origin: Mexico

Additional information

Size

The pictures show the actual plants I sell. They are c. 5cm 2 inches in diameter and will stay compact growing to no more than 10cm 4 inches tall.

Shipping

The plants will arive in 6cm plastic nursery pots. The pots dimensions are upper diameter of pot, the bottom of the pot tends to be smaller than the top. The decorative ceramic or concrete pots, if selected, will arrive in addition to the potted plants in plastic pots and will fit them perfectly. Please note that the decorative pots have no drainage holes.

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 NOTICE: Our last dispatch day before Christmas is 19/12/2023. We will start dispatching orders again at the 3/1/2024.