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    • Photo of Graptopetalum pentandrum form by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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    Graptopetalum pentandrum

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    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

    Ghost plant (Graptopetalum pentandrum) forms flattened rosettes of pointed, frosty lavender, 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.

    Lavender-pink with filagree flower stems and flowers. Very nice.

    By: Kara Nursery

    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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    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 macdougallii

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Graptopetalum macdougallii foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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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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