About
An evergreen, clump-forming, perennial succulent to around 20cm high with low-growing rosettes of silvery purple-pink succulent leaves which branch outwards. Star-shaped yellow-white flowers appear in spring.
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
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Patio 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 leaf cuttings or offsets. Leaf cuttings tend to be the most simple and effect method
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free