Graptosedum Darley Sunshine

Graptosedum Darley Sunshine Care

Graptosedum 'Darley Sunshine'

What is the plant

Graptosedum Darley Sunshine is a beautiful succulent of elegant flowering shape with colorful leaves. It's easy to care for and propagate.

Also known as Graptosedum Francesco Baldi, this hybrid succulent grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. Its leaves are thick and green with deep pink tips, forming tightly clustered rosettes. You also can enjoy beautiful white or yellow flowers in spring.
Don't worry if you have cats or dogs at home, as this plant is safe for pets.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

11b - 11a

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
According to its qualification, a succulent doesn't need too much water. Use the soak-and-dry method to make Graptosedum Darley Sunshine happy and thriving.
Pruning
You don't need to prune the plant to encourage growth unless you want to propagate it using cuttings.
Fertilizer
Graptosedum Darley Sunshine doesn't need any obligatory fertilizer, but you can use a balanced liquid fertilizer for cacti and succulents.

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Sunlight
This succulent needs much sunlight to grow healthy and colorful, so ensure it gets at least 6 hours of light daily. You can place it outdoors in summer and on the Southern windowsill in winter.
Soil
Choose light and well-draining soil that does not retain water, for example, a ready-made mix for cacti and succulents. You can prepare the soil yourself using sand, compost, and perlite.
Propagation
Like most succulents, you can easily propagate the plant with a leaf. Choose a healthy leaf, carefully detach it, and let it dry for a day or two. Then put the leaf on the soil and periodically moisten it until it gives sprouts. You can also propagate the plant by cuttings, putting them in the soil after drying.

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Temperature
This succulent isn't cold hardy but can survive the maximum low temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C). Bring the plant indoors or use extra heating if the temperature is lower.
Container
Darley Sunshine does not require specific potting materials, but make sure the container has drainage holes. Regarding the size, the pot should not be too large because the root system is quite fragile.
Fun fact
Darley Sunshine loves being watered between 8 to 10 am.