However, what separates them from Sedum are the stamens. Graptopetalum flowers have petals that spread out from each other, more like Sedum than Echeveria. However, despite all this variation, they are united by one feature, their flowers. As such, the variation in this genus is truly remarkable. Graptopetalum is mainly a "catch all" genus for things that couldn't comfortably be placed into Sedum or Echeveria. Leave the cutting to dry 3-5 days then follow our Guide to Propagating Cuttings to re-root them. Use a sharp, clean knife to remove a large leaf or the top 2.0"+ of stem.
Propagation: These varieties can be multiplied through stem or leaf propagation.Fortunately for plant lovers in other climates, these plants are happy growing indoors. Hardiness: Graptopetalum are not frost hardy, so only plant outdoors in Hardiness Zones 10-11 with good drainage and plenty of sun ( what’s my zone?).For potted Graptopetalum, we recommend using containers with drainage holes. Frequency will vary aim for about 1-2 times a week in the summer and 2-3 times a month during winter semi-dormancy. Water deeply, but only when the soil is dry, as Graptopetalum will not tolerate standing water. Water: Infrequent watering is key to developing healthy roots, especially in the winter when Graptopetalum is not actively growing.Fertilizer is not required, but a biweekly application of a balanced fertilizer in the summer growing season can accelerate growth and prompt flowering. Look for a gritty cactus/succulent soil at a garden center or make your own by mixing 1 part potting soil with 1 part coarse sand. Soil: A light, well-draining soil balanced with organic matter will encourage growth and prevent root rot.
GRAPTOPETALUM MURASAKI WINDOWS
South facing windows are perfect for these plants.
Rosettes up to 5" in diameter and have a flattened 'face'. It has fleshy, thick, and wonderfully lavendar leaves. This is one of my favorite Crassulacea species. On Dec 30, 2006, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Hopefully we will be humble enough when nature slaps us in the face to recognize that in spite of everything we are still an imperfect animal species.still evolving along with the millions of species of this planet! In spite of our arrogant hold of cyber-space as well as the suppression of many other animal and plant species other than ourselves at least some of these realities still exist! Yet daily hundreds of species of life still disappear from our planet just so that we can continue indulging in our excesses.
read more is actually a must be remembered that nature is overflowing with amazing mathematical realities that we as yet do not fully understand. How -drous becomes -drum? or is an additional meaning?Īside from that.I find this is a spectacular species! Also.and yet I may be way our of line here.I have found that if you carefully view this plant from above it seems to me that the leaves are arranged in groupings of five as well! However it is a lot more subtle but it seems that you may (or not) find groupings of leaves of proportionately similar size progressions of size in approximate groupings of five in a spiral formation. I know that "pentandrous" means 5 stamens. Names are very important to me! Unfortunately many names escape descriptive qualities for the sake of someone's ego! Now the name "pentandrum" is at least mostly explainatory. On May 22, 2014, natureguyfrog from San Diego, CA wrote: This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions: USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 ☌ (40 ☏) Where to Grow: Cactus and Succulents Water Requirements:ĭrought-tolerant suitable for xeriscaping Sun Exposure:
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