Pachyphytum bracteosum ~ Silver Bracts, Moon Stones connect-to-protect green tropical foliage

green tropical foliage

(2) Jay Erickson

which then give way to showy red berries

scale and miners

IMAGES: Photos by (c)2008 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man) and Chanticleer Garden

Pachyphytum bracteosum ~ Silver Bracts, Moon Stones connect-to-protect green tropical foliageSilver Bracts is a small evergreen succulent that forms loose rosettes of fleshy grey green foliage with a heavy powdery coating that gives it a pastel look. Flower spikes with the same powder coating host dull pink bell shaped flowers that bloom in late spring into summer. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well drained soils. Drought and heat tolerant once established. Type: Succulent Height: 0. 5 Spread: 0. 5' 1 Spacing: 1 USDA Hardiness