×Graptosedum 'Francesco Baldi Cristatum' grows smaller than the normal form of ×Graptoveria 'Francesco Baldi', but it has a more interesting and unique shape.
Scientific Name
×Graptosedum 'Francesco Baldi Cristatum'
Accepted Scientific Name
×Graptosedum 'Francesco Baldi'
Synonym(s)
×Graptosedum 'Darley Sunshine Cristatum'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Nothogenus: ×Graptosedum
Origin
×Graptosedum 'Francesco Baldi Cristatum' is a form of ×Graptosedum 'Francesco Baldi' selected for its mutated growth.
Description
×Graptosedum 'Francesco Baldi Cristatum', also known as ×Graptosedum 'Darley Sunshine Cristatum', is an interesting succulent with glaucous, lance-shaped leaves densely packed along the top of flattened stems. Each specimen has a unique and intriguing shape. The leaves are smaller than the normal form of ×Graptosedum 'Francesco Baldi'. They are blue-grey in partial shade, while in full sun, they turn pinkish-grey. During the winter, the leaves take a brownish-purple tinge.
How to Grow and Care for ×Graptosedum 'Francesco Baldi Cristatum'
Light: If you want your ×Graptosedum 'Francesco Baldi 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: ×Graptosedum 'Francesco Baldi Cristatum' prefers cooler temperatures, but it 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: To promote healthy growth and flower production, apply a water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength during the growing season.
Repotting: ×Graptosedum 'Francesco Baldi 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: This plant is easy to propagate through stem cuttings, and the best time to take cuttings is during spring and summer.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Graptopetalum.
Toxicity of ×Graptosedum 'Francesco Baldi Cristatum'
×Graptosedum 'Francesco Baldi Cristatum' is considered non-toxic, so it is a safe plant for growing around pets and children.
Links
- Back to nothogenus ×Graptosedum
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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