A native of Mexico, Graptosedum Alpenglow is commonly known as “Vera Higgins”. It is a great succulent with pink shade leaves, making it more appealing. The rosettes of this summer-dormant plant grow tightly along with the stem. Vera Higgins succulent grows up to 8-12 inches in height and belongs to the Crassulaceae family.
Growth Rate
The growth rate of Graptosedum alpenglow is slow.
Flowering
This plant blooms in an attractive yellow-pink color from spring to early summer.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
Vera Higgins succulent should be watered using the soak and dry method. It needs water twice a week and overwatering should be avoided.
Soil
Graptosedum alpenglow prefers well-drained soil.
Hardiness
This variety of succulents belongs to the hardiness zone of 10a and has a frost tolerance of -1.1° C (30° F).
Light
This houseplant needs full to partial sunlight exposure.
Propagation
Vera Higgins succulent plant is easy to grow with almost all the methods. It can be propagated through seeds, offsets, or stem cutting.
Graptosedum Alpenglow or Vera Higgins is a beautiful plant that is suitable for both indoors and outdoors.
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| Blooming Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Alpenglow plant |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower | yellow |
| Frost Tolerance | 30° F (-1.1° C) |
| Growth Rate | - |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a |
| Height | 8″ (20 cm) |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Pot Size | 2 inch |
| Scientific Name | 2 inch Graptosedum alpenglow |
| Shape | rosettes |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |