Echeveria Fred Ives

Echeveria Fred Ives Care

Graptoveria 'fred Ives'

What is the plant

Graptoveria, or also known as ‘Fred Ives’, is one of the most delightful plants that belong to the family of succulents. It is a hybrid between Graptopetalum paraguayense and Echeveria gibbiflora that can grow 4-8 inches tall and 2 inches in diameter. Furthermore, Fred Ives has foliage that can change color depending on the amount of water and sunlight they are getting, from a glowing pinkish-purple one to almost any color of the rainbow, which makes them ideal for adding color accent in rock gardens or plant containers mixed with other plants.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

min 9a

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
During summer, water your Fred Ives less than normal as they become dormant during this time. Just give them a drink once every two weeks so they won’t get dehydrated and shrivel.
Sunlight
Gratoveria Fred Ives love the full sun. Given enough sunlight, they can turn into really vivid color. They can also tolerate some partial sun so it is ideal to to grow Fred Ives in a container outdoor.
Soil
Like any other succulents, Graptoveria Fred Ives hates sitting in wet for too long as this makes their roots absorb a lot of water where they may end up getting rot or pest infestation. Overall, make sure that you plant your Fred Ives using cactus soil with extra perlite. This will ensure that they will dry out quickly, hence, preventing future problems due to overwatering.

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Temperature
While Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’ is a succulent that can handle cold well, they are not frost resistant. So if you are located in a place where it becomes too cold, it is ideal to plant them in a pot where they can easily be carried inside once the temperature starts falling below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Just make sure to place it in a bright window where it can still get good lighting to maintain their vibrant colors, and transfer it back outdoors once the weather calmed down for good sunlight.
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