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

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
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
By simple layering
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:

Brentwood, California

Coalinga, California

Richmond, California

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

Brooksville, Florida

Cincinnati, Ohio

Dallas, Texas

Houston, Texas

North Richland Hills, Texas

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Dallas, TX | December 2010 | positive

Great "cute appeal." Love the pink color, and there is plenty of it. I have mine in pots, and have had complete success. Plan to try on...Read More

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