Also known as Moonstones · 1 gardener saves
Pachyphytum: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Pachyphytum, the genus most gardeners know as moonstones. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Pachyphytum varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Pachyphytum questions
How many types of Pachyphytum are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Pachyphytum varieties. The most popular — ranked by 1 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Pachyphytum grow in?
Across its varieties, Pachyphytum covers USDA Zones 9–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Pachyphytum bloom?
Most Pachyphytum varieties bloom in late spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Pachyphytum should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Pachyphytum shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Pachyphytum in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
