Blue bean

Blue bean Care

Graptopetalum pachyphyllum 'Blue Bean'

Other names: Bluebean Succulent, Blue Bean Succulent

What is the plant

Graptopetalum pachyphyllum Blue Bean is a hardy succulent and generally a low maintenance plant. It is one of the few succulents that has light pleasant fragrance. Another feature is color changes according to different growing environment.

Graptopetalum is a plant genus of the family Crassulaceae. They are perennial succulent plants and native to Mexico and Arizona. They grow usually in a rosette. There are around 19 species in this genus. Graptopetalum pachyphyllum Blue Bean prefers lots of sun to look their best. A cute miniature succulent form low-growing clusters of mini rosettes with small, tight, plump leaves that are light blue-green in color with pinkish-red tips. The pink color intensifies with sun exposure, colder temperature, and stress.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

4b - 8b

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Graptopetalums need excellent drainage and moderate water. You can check your plant for watering readiness by sticking your finger in the soil. If it is dry several inches down or the fleshy leaves are looking shriveled, you should water.
Fertilizer
Feed with a liquid succulent fertilizer throughout its growing period, during the summer and spring seasons.
Sunlight
Choose a place in full sun or bright dappled shade.

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Soil
These plants need a well-draining potting mix.
Temperature
This plant can be grown outside in the areas with the lowest winter temperatures from 25°F (−3.9°C) to 50°F (+10°C). Inside, average room temperatures from 65°F/18.3°C to 75°F/23.8°C.
Container
This plant can be grown in containers. Choose a pot with enough drainage holes.