Leaves like small pebbles
Each leaf stores water in a substantial fleshy volume.
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Echeveria hookeri 5.5cm
Normal price
€2,50
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Echeveriahookeri
It sees the watering can and pretends to be asleep 🛏️
- Crassulaceae
- Accepted as Pachyphytum hookeri
- Thick oval leaves
- Fragile farina
- Mexican species
Echeveria hookeri forms a low, substantial rosette of thick oval to club-shaped leaves in silver-green shades. A softly powdered surface makes every leaf resemble a polished green pebble, while rounded curves create a calm, highly tactile appearance. Its compact form carries understated luxury and stands out through the volume and clarity of the foliage.
As the rosette gains more layers, fleshy curves overlap to create a rich miniature sculpture filled with gentle shadows. Cool shades may be joined by subtle warm accents, adding depth without disturbing its tranquil aesthetic. This is an elegant collector succulent for admirers of clean form, powdered texture and rosettes that appear almost hand-carved.
What makes it distinctive
Leaf mass, waxy finish and low arrangement create a calm, compact form.
Cool-toned farina
Epicuticular wax diffuses light and softens the green.
A slowly maturing rosette
New growth emerges centrally as older leaves retire below.
Why you’ll love it: it is a miniature Mexican sculpture with unusually thick leaves and quiet colour.
In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks its best and which plants sit comfortably alongside it
Where it looks its best
Use a very bright window, a stable low pot and a position away from brushing hands or curtains.
Plants that complement it
Pair it with glaucous succulents that dry completely, in independent containers.
- Echeveria ‘Mystery’ — a finer flat rosette against its weighty leaves.
- Crassula swaziensis ‘Variegata’ — cream variegation and a shrubbier texture.
- Machairophyllum brevifolium — sharp triangular leaves and a different seasonal rhythm.
Care at a glance
Light
Bright light with gradual gentle sun, avoiding abrupt summer exposure.
Watering
Only after the entire mix dries; water the compost, not the farina.
Climate
Dry, airy and protected from frost or damp chill.
Pets
There is insufficient species-specific ingestion evidence; keep it out of chewing reach.
Selected for this plant
Substrate & feeding
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, watering, seasonal rhythm, substrate and feeding in detail
Light and position
Bright light with gradual gentle sun, avoiding abrupt summer exposure.
How to water
Only after the entire mix dries; water the compost, not the farina.
Air and humidity
Avoid misting and closed terraria; water between dense leaves dries slowly.
Temperature and seasonal rhythm
Growth is strongest in mild warmth; during heat or low winter light, reduce water in line with actual activity.
Substrate
A coarse succulent mix and small pot with holes keep roots oxygenated.
Feeding, repotting and handling
Feed lightly only while new leaves are forming, after fresh mix’s initial nutrition has passed.
Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, cultivar history and the wild plant’s natural range
Accepted as Pachyphytum hookeri
Echeveria hookeri is a homotypic synonym of the accepted Pachyphytum hookeri (Salm-Dyck) A.Berger.
Movement between genera
The species was first published in Sedum, passed through Echeveria and was placed in Pachyphytum by Alwin Berger.
Rocky Mexico
Its native range extends from north-eastern Mexico towards Jalisco in rocky, seasonally dry sites.
From natural habitat to care: Rocky, rapidly draining sites help explain the combination of fleshy water stores and roots intolerant of persistent saturation. In a pot, use porous mix, deep watering only after dry-down and protect farina from constant moisture.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to understand the structures behind the plant’s appearance
Thickness is water-storage tissue
Specialised leaf tissue stores water through dry periods.
Farina is epicuticular wax
It reduces wetting and alters surface reflectance.
Taxonomy also uses flowers
Placement in Pachyphytum is not based on leaf thickness alone but on a suite of characters.
CAM and roots work together
Leaf water economy cannot protect roots deprived of oxygen in saturated compost.
Frequently asked questions
Plant-specific answers for Echeveria hookeri, from light and watering to its seasonal rhythm.
01Which light keeps the correct form?
Bright light with gradual gentle sun, avoiding abrupt summer exposure.
02When does it genuinely need water?
Only after the entire mix dries; water the compost, not the farina.
03What changes through the year?
Growth is strongest in mild warmth; during heat or low winter light, reduce water in line with actual activity.
04Why do leaves detach when touched?
Mature leaves can release fairly easily, but a soft base or blackening suggests excess moisture.
05Why does the label say Echeveria if it is Pachyphytum?
The former is an older synonym retained in trade; the latter is the current accepted name.
06What about pets and children?
There is insufficient species-specific ingestion evidence; keep it out of chewing reach.
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