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Graptopetalum pentandrum
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 24"-36"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Graptopetalum pentandrum plant details
Graptopetalum pentandrum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, purple and white foliage. In spring and winter orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Graptopetalum pentandrum
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, purple and white
- Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in spring and winter
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Graptopetalum pentandrum
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Graptopetalum pentandrum
By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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Gardening facts about Graptopetalum pentandrum plant
How to Grow Graptopetalum pentandrum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- blue
- purple
Flower Color
- orange
Flower Season
- spring
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
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Zones
8b-11
Size
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Width: 6"-15"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 4"
Width: 12"
- mostly shade
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'
- sun - mostly sun
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