A large voluminous rosette
Thick leaves overlap densely, creating rich three-dimensional volume.
Pachyphytum draco 17cm
Normal price
€19,90
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Pachyphytum draco
Grey-green, succulent and just a little superior 🐉
- Crassulaceae
- Large full rosette
- Upward-curving succulent leaves
- Seasonal purple suffusion
- Patented Dutch hybrid
Pachyphytum draco spreads an impressively full rosette of thick upward-curving leaves in grey-green tones, with purple suffusion gathering towards the margins. A natural waxy bloom softens reflections and gives the foliage the appearance of smooth cool stone.
At this generous size the cultivar gains true stage presence: the rosette fills the frame, colour transitions become clearly visible and each leaf reads as an individual sculptural element. It is a premium collector choice, an impressive gift and a powerful yet elegant focal point for a considered interior.
What makes it stand out
Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.
Purple colour transition
Grey-green surfaces can gain purple edging that emphasises each curve.
Leaves selected to hold
The patented selection is distinguished by upward attitude and resistance to leaf drop.
Why you’ll love it: it combines documented hybrid identity, a large full rosette and a cool colour palette with genuine collector appeal.
In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
Give it a central position in low wide terracotta or matt ceramic, keeping the rosette visible from above. Dark charcoal emphasises the bloom, while pale pink or off-white brings out the purple margins.
Plants that complement it
Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.
- Echeveria ‘Orion’ — a finer powdered rosette with a related hybrid history.
- Graptopetalum paraguayense — silver stems extending the cool palette.
- Crassula ovata ‘Minova Magic’ — glossy foliage against the matt surface.
Care at a glance
Light
Very bright light with gentle sun after gradual acclimation.
Watering
Water at the base after the mix has dried to the bottom.
Powdered hybrid
Dry moving air and protection from frost, misting and enclosed extreme heat.
Pets & children
Strong cultivar-specific toxicity evidence is unavailable; discourage chewing and protect the bloom.
For this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail
Light and position
Place it in very bright light and introduce gentle morning or late-afternoon sun gradually. Even exposure keeps the large rosette tight and develops purple tones without marking the leaves.
Correct watering
Wait until the mix is dry to the bottom and the larger pot feels distinctly lighter. Water around the base, allow full drainage and keep moisture out of the rosette.
Airflow and humidity
The large dense rosette needs airflow between and beneath the leaves. Avoid misting, contact with neighbouring foliage and frequent touching that removes the waxy bloom.
Temperature and seasonal rhythm
Growth is most even in mild periods and slows in heatwaves or winter coolness. When the centre is not opening new leaves, extend the dry interval.
Substrate
Use a fast succulent mix with plenty of pumice or lava in a wide stable pot. Keep the base of the rosette above the surface.
Feeding, repotting and handling
During visible growth, diluted Cactus & Succulent Focus used as directed is sufficient. Support the pot from its base and do not grip the leaves when moving it.
Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance
A patented Pachyphytum hybrida
US Plant Patent PP28,109 records ‘Draco’ as a new and distinct Pachyphytum hybrida, not a wild species.
Documented parentage
The 2009 cross used an unnamed proprietary P. bracteosum selection as seed parent and an unnamed P. hookeri selection as pollen parent.
Selected by Gert Ubink in the Netherlands
Gert Ubink selected ‘Draco’ in Kudelstaart in 2010. Vegetative propagation by leaves confirmed stable traits, and the patent was granted in 2017.
From natural habitat to care: ‘Draco’ has no wild habitat of its own, but both Mexican parents are succulent Pachyphytum from dry rocky settings. Waxy surfaces and thick leaves translate into high brightness, airflow around the rosette and complete drainage.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Parentage is intrageneric
Both parents belong to Pachyphytum, so ‘Draco’ is not a Pachyveria.
Leaves curve upwards
Upward attitude and oblanceolate shape are key distinguishing features in the patent.
The bloom is wax protection
The glaucous surface limits evaporation and diffuses radiation, but does not quickly recover after rubbing.
Appearance changes without genetic change
Exposure, temperature and season alter purple intensity while clonal identity remains unchanged.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.
01Is ‘Draco’ a Pachyveria?
Not according to the patent. It is Pachyphytum bracteosum × Pachyphytum hookeri, recorded as Pachyphytum hybrida.
02Why do the leaves point upwards?
The upward curve is a selected patented trait, together with improved resistance to leaf drop.
03When does it need watering?
When the mix is dry to the bottom and the larger pot feels distinctly lighter. Water at the base.
04What light does it need?
Very bright indirect light with gentle sun after acclimation, avoiding enclosed scorching midday heat.
05What changes with the seasons?
Mild seasons favour the rosette; heatwaves and cool weather slow growth and extend the dry interval.
06Is it safe for pets?
Strong cultivar-specific evidence is unavailable. Discourage chewing and place the heavy pot securely.
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