Graptopetalum 'macdougallii'

Graptopetalum 'macdougallii' Care

Graptopetalum Macdougallii Alexander

Other names: Macdougall's Leatherpetal, Hens And Chicks

What is the plant

Graptopetalum macdougallii is a caulescent, succulent plant with its leaves arranged in rosettes. It may form stout clumps up to1 m in spread by means of short stolons and axillary basal shoots or stems. It has a shimmering blue-white colouring that gives it a delicate beauty. A protective waxy powder that covers the succulent leaves provides this colouration. The flowers are c. 2.5 cm across, each with 5 petals marked with dense red lines. This species is most attractive.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

min 15°C

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Graptopetalum bellum can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care of. This succulent type needs typical watering as a other succulents. A watering method is very important to keep your plant healthy. It should not sit on a water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided.
Pruning
Any dying or yellowing leaves can be removed for aesthetic reasons, while any small leaves that grow off the main trunk, often called suckers, should be removed.
Fertilizer
Universal fertilizer is a granular and mineral product intended for the fertilization of all types of garden cultivations. Its balanced content is suitable both for fruit trees, fruit bushes, vegetables, and ornamental plants. The even composition of individual elements makes the fertilizer universal.

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Sunlight
In most cases, plants receiving no outdoor light should be lit from 16 to 18 hours each day. If some additional light is received, 12 to 14 hours each day may be adequate. Lights should be used at the same time that plants receive window light.
Soil
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Temperature
Not cold hardy Minimum 20° F | -6° C

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Container
Choose a pot that is 2.5-5.08 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size.
Popularity
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