Graptopetalum 'Murasaki Cristatum' is smaller than the normal form of Graptopetalum 'Murasaki' but has a more interesting and unique shape.
Scientific Name
Graptopetalum 'Murasaki Cristatum'
Accepted Scientific Name
Graptopetalum 'Murasaki'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sedoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Subtribe: Sedinae
Genus: Graptopetalum
Origin
Graptopetalum 'Murasaki Cristatum' is a form of Graptopetalum 'Murasaki' selected for its mutated growth.
Description
Graptopetalum 'Murasaki Cristatum' is an intriguing succulent with fleshy, pastel purplish-pink leaves tightly packed along flattened stems. The leaves have a powdery coating and are shorter and narrower compared to the normal form of Graptopetalum 'Murasaki'. When exposed to bright sunlight, the color of the leaves becomes more intense. Each specimen has a unique shape.
How to Grow and Care for Graptopetalum 'Murasaki Cristatum'
Light: If you want your Graptopetalum 'Murasaki Cristatum' to thrive, ensure it gets plenty of sunlight. However, it can also tolerate partial shade but may look slightly rangy. Therefore, when growing indoors, it is best to keep it near a sunny window.
Soil: Good drainage is most important for a healthy plant, so when growing it in a container, choose well-draining soil and a container with drainage holes.
Temperature: Graptopetalum 'Murasaki Cristatum' prefers cooler temperatures but is not a cold-hardy plant. Its primary growth occurs during spring and fall while slowing considerably during winter. It grows best in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 10a to 11b, with average minimum winter temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 °F (-1.1 to 10 °C).
Watering: Instead of giving the plant little splashes of water here and there, soak the soil until water runs out of the drainage holes. After that, wait for the soil to dry out completely before watering again. Water the plant sparingly during the winter, only enough to keep it from shriveling.
Fertilizing: During the growing season, apply a water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength to promote healthy growth and flower production.
Repotting: Graptopetalum 'Murasaki Cristatum' does not require frequent repotting, but when it has outgrown its container, repot it in a new pot slightly larger than the old one. After that, give the plant at least a week to readjust before watering.
Propagation: The easiest way to get a good-sized new plant is to take stem cuttings. While it is also easy to propagate it by leaves, they usually do not result in crested plants. Spring and summer are the best times to take cuttings.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Graptopetalum.
Toxicity of Graptopetalum 'Murasaki Cristatum'
Graptopetalum 'Murasaki Cristatum' is considered non-toxic, so growing it around pets and children is safe.
Links
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