How to Care for Moon Silver Pachyphytum 🌙

Meet your new favorite plant crush: Moon Silver Pachyphytum (Pachyphytumoviferum). With its chubby, silvery blue leaves that almost look like frosted pebbles, this rare succulent brings otherworldly vibes straight to your windowsill.

Whether it just arrived in your Succly subscription box or you’ve been eyeing it online, here’s everything you need to know to help it thrive.

Light: Bright, Gentle Sunshine

Moon Silver loves bright, indirect light, especially morning sun. A sunny east facing window is ideal. Too much harsh afternoon sun can cause the powdery coating (called farina) to fade or burn.

Pro Tip: That soft pastel glow? It’s because of the natural farina! Try not to touch the leaves too much, it rubs off easily and doesn’t grow back (but will come back with new growth)

 Watering: Sip, Don’t Soak

These chunky little leaves store water like a camel in the desert so go light on the watering.

    •    Water when the soil is completely dry (every 2–3 weeks is common)

    •    Use the “soak and dry” method water deeply, then let it drain

    •    Water less in the winter months

Watch out for: Wrinkly leaves (thirsty!) vs. mushy leaves (overwatered!).

 Soil: Fast Draining & Gritty

Moon Silver is not a fan of wet feet. Use a gritty succulent or cactus mix, and add extra perlite or pumice to boost drainage.

    •    Make sure your pot has drainage holes

    •    Avoid standard potting soil, it holds too much moisture

Temperature & Humidity

    •    Happy temps: 65–80°F

    •    Cold-sensitive: Keep it above 50°F

    •    Humidity: Dry environments are best, no misting needed

Perfect for indoor plant lovers or warm climate outdoor growers!

 Propagation & Growth

Moon Silver grows slowly, but it’s worth the wait. You can propagate it through leaf cuttings or offsets (if you’re lucky enough to get them!).

To propagate:

    1.    Gently twist off a healthy leaf

    2.    Let it callous for a few days

    3.    Lay it on top of dry soil

    4.    Mist lightly until roots appear

Note: This succulent prefers to be left alone, propagation can take time and patience.

 Potting Tips

    •    Repot every 2–3 years or when outgrowing its pot

    •    Choose a shallow pot with drainage

    •    Handle with care, leaves fall off easily!

The Moon Silver Pachyphytum is the ultimate chill succulent. With minimal care and lots of light, it rewards you with glowing silver leaves that look straight out of a fairy tale.