×Pachyveria 'Glauca'
Also known as: Little jewel
'Little jewel': pointed powdery blue leaves with pink tips stacked in a tight rosette. It belongs to the Pachyveria genus, comes from Garden hybrid, stays around Rosette 8–12 cm on short stems, and tolerates USDA 9b–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Pachyveria
- Origin: Garden hybrid
- Mature size: Rosette 8–12 cm on short stems
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Pachyveria
- Origin
- Garden hybrid
- Mature size
- Rosette 8–12 cm on short stems
- Growth habit
- Compact pointed rosettes
- Leaf colour
- Powdery blue with pink tips
- Flower colour
- Orange-pink bells
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Little jewel
About the ×Pachyveria 'Glauca'
'Little jewel': pointed powdery blue leaves with pink tips stacked in a tight rosette. Stays small; colours up beautifully in cool bright weather.
Care and cultivation
Pachyverias stay small and colour up beautifully with sun. Use a gritty mix and soak-and-dry watering. Like their Pachyphytum parents they carry a thick powder coat — minimize handling. Light: Bright light with direct sun for jewel tones. Water: Soak-and-dry. Use a Gritty mineral mix.
Description
×Pachyveria 'Glauca' is a Pachyveria succulent from Garden hybrid. 'Little jewel': pointed powdery blue leaves with pink tips stacked in a tight rosette. Stays small; colours up beautifully in cool bright weather.
Identification
Look for: Powdery blue with pink tips leaves in a Rosette 8–12 cm on short stems form. Also answers to Little jewel. The genus is Pachyveria, which already narrows down the care requirements considerably. Nickname: 'Little jewel'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water my ×Pachyveria 'Glauca'?
Soak-and-dry. Always let the soil dry completely between waterings, and water less in winter when growth slows.
How much light does ×Pachyveria 'Glauca' need?
Bright light with direct sun for jewel tones. If the plant stretches or loses colour, it needs more light.
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Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the ×Pachyveria 'Glauca', supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.