Ghost Plant: Care for the Pearly Pink Succulent
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Ghost Plant: Care for the Pearly Pink Succulent

Graptopetalum paraguayense

Ghost Plant care: Graptopetalum paraguayense with pearly pink-grey tones. Full sun, very easy to propagate from single leaves.

Characteristics

Scientific nameGraptopetalum paraguayense
Height15-30 cm
Sunlightpieno sole
Waterbassa
Soildrenante per cactacee
Toxicitynon tossica
Growthmedia
Temperature5-30 °C
FloweringMar, Apr, May
IrrigationWater every 2-3 weeks in summer and once a month in winter, letting the soil dry out fully.

Graptopetalum paraguayense, known as the Ghost Plant, is a succulent forming rosettes of fleshy leaves in pearly pink, grey and purple tones. It grows in full sun on well-draining cactus soil, with very infrequent watering. It propagates incredibly easily from single fallen leaves.

Flowering season

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Practical tips

Watering

Water needs: bassa — always check soil moisture before watering.

Position

Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.

Substrate

Recommended soil: drenante per cactacee. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.

Leaves

Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.

Feeding

Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.

FAQ

How do you propagate Ghost Plant?
Detach a mature leaf, let it callus for 2-3 days and lay it on moist cactus soil: it produces roots in 2 weeks and a new plantlet in a month.
Why does Ghost Plant change colour?
Colours vary with light and stress: in full sun it takes intense pink-purple hues, in shade it stays grey-green. Pink is a sign of good light exposure.

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