About
A rosette-forming succulent perennial with oval, abruptly pointed, grey-green leaves and small clusters of star-shaped pink or deep pink flowers 2.5cm across in late spring and early summer.
About the genus
Graptopetalum are succulent perennials forming rosettes of ovate or triangular leaves, with starry or bell-shaped flowers in small clusters in spring or summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toMexico
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost in full light. Water freely in spring and summer and apply a dilute low nitrogen liquid fertilzer monthly. Keep barely moist in autumn and winter
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or leaf cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free