This small genus consists of succulent shrubs that develop in a rosette shape and are indigenous to Mexico. They feature robust, fleshy leaves that are almond-shaped and can vary in color from green to purple. The plants produce bell-shaped flowers that range from greenish-white to dark red, which dangle from spiny stems.

Pachyphytum

Pachyphytum 'Chiseled Stones'

Pachyphytum 'Corvus'PBR

Pachyphytum 'Cutie Angel'

Pachyphytum 'Draco'PBR

Pachyphytum 'Frevel'

Pachyphytum 'Frevel' monstrose variegated

Pachyphytum 'Mrs Coombes'

Pachyphytum 'Roly Poly'

Pachyphytum 'Weingarten'

Pachyphytum bracteosum is a small perennial succulent that develops rosettes of thick, rounded leaves with a silvery-grey hue, which may take on a pink tint when exposed to intense light. During late spring and early summer, it produces upright stems that bear vivid red flowers, largely encased in elongated silvery bracts.

Pachyphytum bracteosum

Pachyphytum ciliatum

Pachyphytum coeruleum

Pachyphytum compactum

Pachyphytum dark red-leaved

Pachyphytum fittkaui

Pachyphytum glutinicaule

Pachyphytum hookeri

Pachyphytum hookeri 'Spica'PBR

Pachyphytum longifolium

Pachyphytum machucae

Pachyphytum oviferum is a succulent that forms clusters and features short stems topped with thick, glaucous leaves that have a white, frosted appearance. In the spring, it produces a graceful spike of red flowers, which are surrounded by glaucous outer petals.