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Pachyphytum draco 17cm

Name: Pachyphytum draco 17cm
Brand: Greenleaf Online Shop
SKU: Pachyphdraco17cm
Price: 12.9 EUR
Availability: InStock

€19,90

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Hybrid succulent · Crassulaceae · Dramatic grey-green rosette

Pachyphytum draco

Grey-green, succulent and just a little superior 🐉

Family: Crassulaceae · Pot diameter: 17 cm · Height: 25cm

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.

A large voluminous rosette

Thick leaves overlap densely, creating rich three-dimensional volume.

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

In your space

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.

Plant pairings

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

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable feedCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

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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Pachyphytum draco 17cm

Pachyphytum draco 17cm

Pachyphytum draco

What makes it stand out

A large voluminous rosette

Purple colour transition

Leaves selected to hold

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Powdered hybrid

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

A patented Pachyphytum hybrida

Documented parentage

Selected by Gert Ubink in the Netherlands

Parentage is intrageneric

Leaves curve upwards

The bloom is wax protection

Appearance changes without genetic change

Frequently asked questions

Pachyphytum draco 17cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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