sunscorch on Pachyphytum
Quick answer
If your Pachyphytum has sunscorch, the most likely cause is: When a Pachyphytum oviferum is moved abruptly from a shaded, stuffy interior into bright direct sun, the stems develop brown scorch marks from sunscorch damage; Pilbeam's troubleshooting panel for the sugared almond plant lists this exact pattern as the cause of brown scorch marks on the stems.
Start here:
- 1. Move the scorched Pachyphytum out of direct sunlight into a bright but filtered spot so the damaged stems can recover without further burning.
- 2. Reintroduce stronger light gradually over the following weeks, returning the plant to full sun only after new growth has hardened off.
Why Pachyphytum gets sunscorch
Pachyphytum
When a Pachyphytum oviferum is moved abruptly from a shaded, stuffy interior into bright direct sun, the stems develop brown scorch marks from sunscorch damage; Pilbeam's troubleshooting panel for the sugared almond plant lists this exact pattern as the cause of brown scorch marks on the stems.
How to reverse sunscorch on Pachyphytum
- 1
Move the scorched Pachyphytum out of direct sunlight into a bright but filtered spot so the damaged stems can recover without further burning.
- 2
Reintroduce stronger light gradually over the following weeks, returning the plant to full sun only after new growth has hardened off.
Keep sunscorch off this Pachyphytum
Harden Pachyphytum oviferum off into brighter light in stages rather than moving it directly from a dim interior to a sunny windowsill, and offer gentle afternoon shade during heat waves to keep the stems from scorching.