Description
Succulents are popular for two simple reasons: they are beautiful and nearly indestructible. Graptopetalum macdougallii is an attractive succulent plant with leaves arranged in rosettes and a great confidence booster for the new gardener to grow.What makes it special:
- One of the Beautiful and hardy succulent.
- Low maintenance plant.
- Best for sunny windows.
Constituents:
- Graptopetalum macdougallii, Laxmi Kamal, Lakshmi Kamal - Succulent Plant- 1
- 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)- 1
- 3.3 inch (8 cm) Square Plastic Planter with Rounded Edges (Yellow)- 1
Graptopetalum macdougallii is an attractive succulent plant belongs to the family of the Crassulaceae. The leaves are arranged in rosettes. Each ground-hugging rosette bears up to 50 leaves and is up to 3 inches in diameter. This gives mature succulents a rangy appearance, which is easy fix by pinching back.
The leaves are rounded, tongue-shaped to semi-spathulate, bright bluish to greenish, glaucous, and sharply pointed at the apex. The flower has 5 petals marked with dense red lines.Plant Specifications
Plant Height | 5 inch (13 cm) |
Plant Spread | 2 inch (5 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name | Ghost plant |
Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 6 inch |
Flower Colour | Yellow |
Bloom Time | Spring and Summer |
Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
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Sunlight:
Application of Fertilizer:
Re-potting:
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Plant Protection:
Graptopetalum macdougallii care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
Sunlight | Natural indirect bright light/Artificial bright light |
Watering | |
Soil | Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content. |
Temperature | 15 to 35-degree celsius |
Fertilizer | Apply organic fertilizers |
Graptopetalum macdougallii special feature
The silvery gray to bluish-green foliage has a pinkish tinge to the edges of the leaves when they are young.
Graptopetalum macdougallii uses
Ornamental Use:
- It is one of the excellent ornamental plants