Graptopetalum superbum

Scientific Name: Quetzalcoatlia superba

Also Known As

Graptopetalum pentandrum 'Superbum'
Graptopetalum pentandrum ssp. superbum

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2"-12"
W: 5"-36"

planting zones

9a-12

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Graptopetalum superbum plant details

Graptopetalum superbum is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with pink, purple and white foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Graptopetalum superbum

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen pink, purple and white
Mature size: 5 IN - 36 IN - wide, 2 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Graptopetalum superbum

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ghost plant (Graptopetalum pentandrum 'Superbum') forms flattened rosettes of pointed, frosty lavender and pink, succulent leaves. The small flowers are borne on an unusually delicate branching spike that looks like a hanging "mobile".

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Flat rosettes of fleshy rose tinted gray foliage on somewhat sprawling stems . Star shaped white flowers in spring.

By: Avant Gardens

A truly unique, rosette-forming specimen! Features grey-green to lilac shaded leaves with a network of branching stems that display yellow, star-shaped flowers tipped in red. Very low maintenance, and requires little water once established. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Ideal in warm climate landscapes and container gardens, but is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!