Mother of Pearl Plant. A very attractive succulent with pink tinged grey-green leaves which are lilac coloured when young. Pretty star shaped flowers. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers February to March. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Graptopetalum paraguayense
A very attractive succulent with pink tinged grey-green leaves which are lilac coloured when young. Pretty star shaped flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Graptopetalum |
|---|---|
| Species | paraguayense |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Mother of Pearl Plant |
| Flower Colour | white, red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, Lilac |
| Flowers From | February, March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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