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    • Photo of Graptopetalum macdougallii foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Graptopetalum macdougallii

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Graptopetalum macdougallii plant details

    Graptopetalum macdougallii is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and purple foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Graptopetalum macdougallii

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and purple
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Graptopetalum macdougallii

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tender. Light green rosettes with bronze tips.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Graptopetalum macdougallii plant

    How to Grow Graptopetalum macdougallii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Graptopetalum paraguayense

    aka Graptophyllum 'Ghost Plant', Ghost Plant, Mother Of Pearl Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 6"-15"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Graptopetalum paraguayense foliage by Far Out Flora
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    Graptopetalum amethystinum

    aka Graptopetalum amesthystnum, Pachyphytum amethystinum, Jewel-Leaf Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Graptopetalum amethystinum by Stan Shebs
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    Graptopetalum pentandrum

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Graptopetalum pentandrum form by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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    Tacitus bellus

    aka Graptopetalum bellum, Tacitus bellum

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 4"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Tacitus bellus flower by Kara Nursery
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    Graptopetalum paraguayense 'Pinky'

    aka Graptopetalum paraguayense [Pink Form]

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 3"-10"

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Graptopetalum paraguayense 'Pinky' foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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