Graptopetalum macdougallii, Laxmi Kamal, Lakshmi Kamal - Succulent Plant

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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:

  • Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright light/Artificial bright light area.
  • Protect the Money plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.
  • Soil
  • The soil should be well drained and fertile rich in oragnic content.
  • Watering:
  • Water a plant when the topsoil in pot (3 to 4 inch) feels dry to touch.
  • Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.
  • Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10 am.

  • Application of Fertilizer:
  • Apply fertilize a plant mostly in the spring and early monsoon season.
  • Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots to the plant can easily uptake the nutrients and moisture.

  • Re-potting:
  • When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
  • Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days then move the plant to its required light condition.


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    Plant Protection:
  • Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts.
  • Graptopetalum macdougallii care

    Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

  • Keep the plant in Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light.
  • Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
  • Water when top soil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
  • Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

  • Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
    Sunlight Natural indirect bright light/Artificial bright light
    Watering
  • Water a plant when the topsoil in the pot (3 to 4 inch) feels dry to touch.
  • Do not overwater the plant
  • 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
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