×Graptoveria 'Tiramisu' is an easy-care and low-maintenance plant. Its lovely pastel colors and cute compact rosette shape make it a delightful addition to any collection.
Scientific Name
×Graptoveria 'Tiramisu'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Nothogenus: ×Graptoveria
Origin
×Graptoveria 'Tiramisu' is a Korean hybrid that results from a cross between ×Graptoveria 'Margaret Rose' and Echeveria laui.
Description
×Graptoveria 'Tiramisu', usually sold as Echeveria 'Tiramisu', is a lovely small succulent that forms rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves with a pointed tip. The leaves are milky green, covered with a thick, waxy coating that gives the plant a pastel, frosted appearance. When the plant is stressed by direct sunlight, the tips and edges of the leaves take on a pink hue.
In spring, ×Graptoveria 'Tiramisu' produces bell-shaped flowers on arching stalks with a few bracts. The flowers have yellow petals with red tones and sepals the same color as the leaves.
How to Grow and Care for ×Graptoveria 'Tiramisu'
Light: ×Graptoveria 'Tiramisu' requires full sun to partial shade for optimal growth. Therefore, place it near the brightest window in your home. In addition, if you are moving the plant outside in spring, do it gradually and avoid exposure to intense afternoon sun.
Soil: Fast-draining soil is essential for healthy succulents. While many gardeners prefer to make their own soil mix, commercially available mixes designed for succulents will also work well.
Temperature: High temperatures are not a problem as long as there is plenty of fresh air, but ×Graptoveria 'Tiramisu' is a tender succulent and must be brought indoors if there is a risk of freezing temperatures. It grows best in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 10a to 11b, with average minimum winter temperatures ranging from 30°F to 50°F (-1.1°C to 10°C).
Watering: During the growing season, this plant prefers the "soak and dry" method. Water deeply and then let the soil completely dry out before watering again. Water sparingly during the winter, only enough to keep the plant from shriveling.
Fertilizing: Although it can grow well without fertilizer, the plant may benefit from extra nutrients. Feed only during the growing season and use a water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength.
Repotting: If growing it in a container, repot as needed in spring or early summer, but ensure the soil is dry before you start.
Propagation: The easiest way to get a good-sized new plant is by offsets, but ×Graptoveria 'Tiramisu' is also easy to propagate by leaves. Spring and summer are the best times to separate offsets.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.
Toxicity of ×Graptoveria 'Tiramisu'
×Graptoveria 'Tiramisu' has no toxic effects reported. But although it is safe for growing around children and pets, eating the plant is not advisable.
Links
- Back to nothogenus ×Graptoveria
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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