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Graptopetalum, Ghost Plant, Mother of Pearl Plant 'Variegata'

Graptopetalumparaguayense

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Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Graptopetalum (grap-toh-PET-al-um)
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Species
paraguayense (par-uh-gway-EN-see)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is fire-retardant
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vista, California(9 reports)

La Luz, New Mexico

Clarksburg, West Virginia

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I got a small ghost plant for Mother's Day re potted it as it was in a very tiny pot it was looking great until the day my 2 yr old grand...Read More

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