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Graptopetalum rusbyi
Also Known As
- Cotyledon rusbyi
- Dudleya rusbyi
- Echeveria rusbyi
- Leather Petals
- Leatherpetals
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"
- W: 4"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Graptopetalum rusbyi plant details
Graptopetalum rusbyi is an evergreen cactus / succulent with purple foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. 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 rusbyi
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen purple
- Mature size: 4 IN wide, 4 IN tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: collectible, container plant, desert garden, firescaping/fire wise, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Graptopetalum rusbyi
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
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How to Grow Graptopetalum rusbyi
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
- purple
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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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
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
aka Graptopetalum bellum, Tacitus bellum
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4"
Width: 12"
- mostly shade
- low - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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