Graptoveria growing succulent of the genus Graptoveria also known as Hens and Chicks, Graptoveria perennial evergreen used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics climate or as climate and growing in hardiness zone 10-12.
Leaves color can be: green, blue, purple, red, pink or orange, the shape wedge shape, pointed top can be sharp.
Graptoveria flower
Flower color can be: pink, purple, peach white, yellow, orange or more than one color with five petals flowers grow in inflorescence grows on stems.
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Requirements for Graptoveria growing and care:
Can survive frost but better without, well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
Yes (if you want to have the same as the parents)
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Some cultivars can be spiny leaves
Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Slugs, snails
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just old leaves
Size of the plant?
15-40 cm, 6-16 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
Five petals flowers color can be: pink, purple, peach white, yellow, orange or more than one color, flowers grow in inflorescence grows on stems
Scientific name:
Graptoveria