The Blue Moonstone plant is the succulent species Pachyphytum oviferum, commonly called Moonstones. It’s prized for its plump, rounded leaves that resemble small pebbles and are coated with a natural powdery layer (farina), giving them a soft blue-gray appearance.
Key Facts
- Botanical name: Pachyphytum oviferum
- Common names: Blue Moonstone, Moonstones
- Plant type: Succulent
- Origin: Mexico
- Growth height: 10–15 cm (4–6 inches)
- Light: Bright light with 4–6 hours of morning sun or bright indirect light
- Water: Water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry (“soak and dry” method)
- Soil: Fast-draining cactus/succulent mix
- Temperature: 10–30°C (50–86°F); protect from frost
- Flowers: Small bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer, usually orange to red.
Care Tips
- Use a pot with drainage holes.
- Avoid overwatering—the most common cause of plant loss.
- Try not to touch the leaves too much, as the white powder (farina) protects the plant.
- Fertilize lightly once or twice during the growing season.
Propagation
It propagates very easily from:
- Leaf cuttings
- Stem cuttings
- Offsets (pups)
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