Graptopetalum superbum Beautiful Graptopetalum
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Graptopetalum superbum goes by the common name Beautiful Graptopetalum and is native to Mexico. A part of the Crassulaceae family, the Superbum plant is characterized by rosette clusters that grow up to a height of 10 to 12 cm. Between winter and early spring, this plant blooms with star-shaped greenish-yellow flowers. These blossoms have red tips. The fast-growing Graptopetalum superbum succulent is not frost-hardy and requires full to partial sun for best growth. It goes dormant during summer.
Growth Rate
The Graptopetalum superbum is a fast-growing plant.
Flowering
The flowers are star-shaped and greenish-yellow colored with red tips.
Watering
For better Graptopetalum care, ensure to use the soak and dry method since the succulent has typical watering needs.
Soil
An important Graptopetalum superbum care tip is to use loose, well-ventilated soil.
Hardiness
It is not a frost-hardy plant. The hardiness zone is 9b to 11b.
Light
The plant requires full to partial sun for optimal and happy growth.
Propagation
The ideal propagation method is offsets or leaf cuttings
Graptopetalum superbum succulent has better growth outdoors. It needs at least six hours of full sunlight every day. The plant looks adorable in terrariums and containers. It is usually non-toxic by nature.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Blooming Season | Late winter to early spring. |
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Common Name | Beautiful Graptopetalum |
Dormancy | - |
Family | Crassulaceae |
Flower | Yellow |
Frost Tolerance | (10 °C) 50 F |
Growth Rate | Fast growth |
Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
Height | 0-18 in. |
Origin | Jalisco |
Pot Size | 2 inch |
Scientific Name | 2 inch Graptopetalum superbum |
Shape | Rosette |
Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |