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    • Photo of Graptopetalum sp. foliage by Avant Gardens

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    Graptopetalum sp.

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

    Graptopetalum sp. plant details

    Graptopetalum sp. is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Graptopetalum sp.

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Graptopetalum sp.

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This Echeveria look-alike (we purchased it as Echeveria) has speading rosettes of grey foliage and short stems bearing panicles of pale yellow flowers.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Graptopetalum sp. plant

    How to Grow Graptopetalum sp.

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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