x Graptoveria 'Opalina'

Also Known As

Graptoveria 'Opalina'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

9b-11

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x Graptoveria 'Opalina' plant details

x Graptoveria 'Opalina' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and purple foliage. In winter pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF x Graptoveria 'Opalina'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and purple
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for x Graptoveria 'Opalina'

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Graptoveria ‘Opalina’ features gorgeous rosettes of spade-shaped leaves that are powdery blue with lilac purple margins. A thick coating of epicuticular wax gives this plant a powdery finish. Displays yellow and orange flowers on stems. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Ideal in warm climate landscapes and container gardens. Graptoveria ‘Opalina’ is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ plant from frost!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

4-6" rosettes of chubby blue gray leaves blushed with pink. yellow-orange starry bell shaped flowers in spring. Believed to be a cross of Echeveria colorata x Graptopetalum amethystinum

By: Avant Gardens

Light Shade. Indoor/Outdoor (Patio). Pale Yellow.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Newly released in 2008, this is a beautiful bigeneric hybrid of Graptopetalum amethystinum and Echeveria 'Opalina' resulting in rosettes of 4" truly opalescent leaves of blue-gray with lavender blushes and pink tones on the tips and margins especially in bright light. Flowers are pink and echeveria-like. An easy grower, to 1 ft tall or so, and easily replanted should stems become top heavy. Plant in well-drained soil in bright light with regular water, i.e., every few weeks. Best in container for winter protection. Frost hardy to 20F, USDA zone 9.