Photo of Graptopetalum filiferum foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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Graptopetalum filiferum

Also Known As

  • Echeveria filiferum

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Graptopetalum filiferum plant details

    Graptopetalum filiferum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and white foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Graptopetalum filiferum

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and white
    Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Graptopetalum filiferum

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Graptopetalum filiferum is an intriguing species related to the Echeveria forming a tight, symmetrical rosette of grey-green leaves each with a pink, hair-like tip.
    Tender. Fine silver-gray rosettes. Mounding

    Gardening facts about Graptopetalum filiferum plant

    How to Grow Graptopetalum filiferum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade
    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant
    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter
    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • green
    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • low - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4"

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    • mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
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