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    x Graptoveria 'Fred Ives'

    Also Known As

    • Echeveria 'Fred Ives'
    • Graptoveria 'Dusty'
    • Graptoveria 'Fred Ives'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    x Graptoveria 'Fred Ives' plant details

    x Graptoveria 'Fred Ives' is a fast-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and purple foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF x Graptoveria 'Fred Ives'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and purple
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: collectible, container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for x Graptoveria 'Fred Ives'

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This ‘super succulent’ has exquisite coppery pink foliage. It can grow 4-8” tall and slowly expands to 2’ or more by sending out neighboring rosettes. All these plants are from a crested form but not all are exhibiting this trait (at least not yet). Flowers in summer are yellow to peach. Full sun to light shade, fast drainage, water when dry. Loves the potted life too.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Tender. Black purple leaves with pink edges.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    A deservedly popular medium sized hybrid of Graptopetalum paraguayense and Echeveria gibbiflora. Rosettes of smoky plum foliage with a pinky orange glow, especially in autumn, Plants form clumps to 8-12" inches tall by nearly 18" wide. Soft yellow flowers on sprawling stems in late winter. Shipping 4" plants.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Large rosettes to 12" diameter, on trailing stalk.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Sun to Part Shade. Outdoor/ Indoor. Yellow Orange Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    The color of the leaves is, well, indescribable. All I can say is check out the photo. Great subject for a decorative pot. Depending on moisture conditions, can handle slight frosts.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about x Graptoveria 'Fred Ives' plant

    How to Grow x Graptoveria 'Fred Ives'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    x Graptoveria 'A Grim One'

    aka Graptoveria 'A Grim One'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 5"

    Width: 5"

    • sun - bright shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of x Graptoveria 'A Grim One' flower by Kara Nursery
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    x Graptoveria 'Bella'

    aka Graptoveria 'Bella'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - bright shade
    • low
    Photo of x Graptoveria 'Bella' foliage by Kara Nursery
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    x Graptoveria 'Debbie'

    aka Echeveria 'Debbie', Graptoveria 'Debbie'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-8"

    Width: 7"-8"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of x Graptoveria 'Debbie' foliage by Kara Nursery
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    x Graptoveria 'Opalina'

    aka Graptoveria 'Opalina'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-8"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of x Graptoveria 'Opalina' foliage by Kara Nursery
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    x Graptoveria 'Silver Star'

    aka Graptoveria 'Silver Star'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of x Graptoveria 'Silver Star' foliage by Kara Nursery
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