Overview
x Pachyveria 'Asante Sana'PBR is a climbing cactus succulent in the genus Pachyveria, part of the Crassulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Pachyveria 'Asante Sana'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and wall side borders.
About
x Pachyveria 'Asante Sana' is a climbing cultivar of the Pachyveria genus, which comprises rosette-forming hybrid succulents known for their robust and vibrant leaves. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and wall side borders. Interest is mainly during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by various cutting methods or seed with stratification.
About the genus
× Pachyveria is a hybrid succulent. They typically grow to 2–6 inches. They grow best in soil full of phosphorus and potassium, but low in nitrogen.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pachyveria
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
x Pachyveria 'Asante Sana'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for x Pachyveria 'Asante Sana'PBR
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification)
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose slugworm sawfly, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly, Deer, Rabbits
- Disease resistance
- Rose black spot, Rose rust, Replant disease, Rose dieback, Rose powdery mildew, Honey fungus, Rose blindness, Flower balling
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant x Pachyveria 'Asante Sana'PBR?
x Pachyveria 'Asante Sana'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does x Pachyveria 'Asante Sana'PBR need?
x Pachyveria 'Asante Sana'PBR grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is x Pachyveria 'Asante Sana'PBR hardy in the UK?
x Pachyveria 'Asante Sana'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate x Pachyveria 'Asante Sana'PBR?
Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification).