Graptoveria is a beautiful variety of succulent plant- compact, plump, and colorful. Favorite types of graptoveria include 'Fred Ives,' ‘Debbi,’ and ‘Fanfare.’ Their showy forms attract collectors, houseplant gardeners, and even new buyers. Perhaps you’re wondering just what is graptoveria? Read more for a description and tips for graptoveria plant care.
What is a Graptoveria?
Graptoveria is a hybrid cross that originated from a combination of Echeveria and Graptopetalum succulent plants. Most exhibit a compact rosette 6 to 8 inches (15-20 cm.) across. Some, such as ‘Moonglow,’ may reach 10 inches (25 cm.) in width. Offsets develop readily, tightly filling out your display. Graptoveria maintains vivid colors when they are somewhat stressed, usually from limited watering or cool temperatures. The frosty pink cultivar ‘Debbi’ becomes a deeper pink and even more frosty when growing in a sunny spot while water is withheld.
Graptoveria Plant Care
Get them situated in a permanent location before temperatures begin to drop. Traditional houseplant gardeners may have difficulty adjusting to the limited watering and providing any type of stress. These actions are required for vivid and intense color of graptoveria succulents and others in this category. Remember, too much water is bad for any succulent plant. Limit watering when plants have established a good root system. While graptoveria specimens need full sunlight, morning sun is generally the most accommodating to make color pop and prevent sunburn. Summer temperatures and sun in the afternoon are sometimes hotter than even succulent plants need. When possible, locate plants in morning sun and provide shade for the afternoon. During the hottest part of summer, some people add shade cloth to structures that house their plants. Buildings, trees, and even other plants can shade graptoveria when properly planted. A soft succulent, graptoveria plant info says these beauties won’t tolerate frost. Bring them indoors when temperatures begin to drop in autumn. Provide sunlight through well-lit windows or install a grow light system for your plants. Don’t make extreme changes when moving your plants. Also, be cautious of the sun shining directly through your windows on newly-located plants.
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