Scientific Name
Graptopetalum superbum 'Variegatum'
Accepted Scientific Name
Graptopetalum superbum (Kimnach) Acev.-Rosas
Synonym(s)
Graptopetalum superbum f. variegatum
Common Name(s)
Beautiful Graptopetalum
Synonym(s)
Graptopetalum pentandrum subsp. superbum 'Variegatum'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sedoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Subtribe: Sedinae
Genus: Graptopetalum
Description
Graptopetalum superbum 'Variegatum', formerly known as Graptopetalum pentandrum subsp. superbum 'Variegatum', is an attractive succulent with fleshy variegated leaves that cluster in flat rosettes at the end of thick stems. The rosettes can reach up to 5 inches (12.5 cm) in diameter. The leaves are pale gray-lavender to pink with creamy-yellow stripes.
The flowers appear on branched stalks that can grow up to 2 feet (60 cm) tall from late winter to early spring. They are small and have pale yellow petals with red markings on the tips and red sigma lobes and stamens.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
The rules for Graptopetalum care are similar to those for most succulents. All require lots of sunlight to look their best. In addition, they require gritty, porous soil with excellent drainage. Water your plants regularly over the summer, letting the soil dry out between waterings. Minimal water is required over winter. Overwatering causes root rots, and the plant can get several pest infestations. Fertilize once during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to 1/4 strength.
Graptopetalums are generally easily propagated by seeds, leaf cuttings, or offsets. Any rosette that breaks off has the potential to root and start a new plant. Even a leaf that drops off will quickly root below the parent plant and produce a new rosette. The new plant feeds off the leaf until it shrivels and falls off. By then, the new little plant had rooted and sprouted new leaves.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Graptopetalum.
Origin
Graptopetalum superbum 'Variegatum' is a form of Graptopetalum superbum selected for its variegated foliage.
Links
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