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Graptopetalum paraguayense is a species of succulent plant with porcelain color-shifting leaves and an unusual hardiness.
The leaves are spectacular on this succulent – moving from light green to light grey, passing through apricot and pale rose colors.
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- In hot dry weather, the whitish-green leaves become pink-tinged
- In partial shade, the whitish-green leaves will take on a blueish tint.Graptopetalum paraguayense
They can be up to 7 cm long and 3 cm wide.
The flowers are white, bearing red spots on the five petals, taking the form of a star.
👨🌾GARDENING TIPS👨🌾:
The plant has a spreading and creeping habit that reaches 20 cm high by 60 cm wide. The stems continue growing and eventually become pendulous and can look nice cascading over a pot or stones.
✂️ They can also be pruned to give them a bushier look.
💧Watering should be minimal as our Ghost is highly susceptible to root rot.
👻 To maintain the farina (read below), try the following tips:
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- Water at the base to avoid disturbing the wax (and the leaf).
- Keep it dry—farina is hydrophobic and helps with water retention.
- Avoid touching the leaves as farina is delicate and does not regenerate quickly.
The Tales:
Ghost plant is bandied about to refer to many plants. A reflection of our fear or fascination with death – that “undiscover’d country from whose bourn no traveller has ever returned”.
We are not referring to either Monotropa uniflora or Diphylleia grayi.
Here we are talking about the Floury Ghost. Let me explain.
The residue on (your) Graptopetalum paraguayense is a natural powdery, waxy coating called farina.
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- It gives the plant a silvery, pastel, or dusty appearance.
- AND it acts as a natural sunscreen, protecting the plant from harsh sunlight and reducing potential water loss in drought conditions.
Other Names:
Mother-of-pearl-plant
Ghost plant
Porcelain succulent – this is due to the fragility of the leaves. The rapidity with which they root and form their own colony makes it less heart-breaking however.
Origin:
Tamaulipas, Mexico
| Weight | 0,2 kg |
|---|---|
| Flowering | March, April |
| Soil | Dry, Poor, Well-Draining, Rocky/Well-Draining |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Half Sun/Half Shade |
| Frost Tolerance | -5°C to -10°C |
| Size | 0.25m H x 0.8m W |
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