Graptoveria 'Silver Star' Care

Silver Star prefers specific watering needs for a succulent. It's best to use the "soak and dry" method and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

This plant is quite miniature, does not have much branching, and grows quite slowly. Therefore, it usually does not need special pruning, but don't forget to remove wilted and dead leaves.

This plant does not need a lot of fertilizers and can grow perfectly without them. However, if you wish, you can use special fertilizers for succulents and cacti several times during the growing season.

Since we identify this plant as a succulent, we know that this species likes a lot of sun. So make sure your Silver Star gets at least 6 hours of bright light daily. Choose a southern windowsill for her.

Like most drought-tolerant plants, Silver Star likes well-drained soil. You can prepare it yourself by mixing peat, sand, perlite, and compost, or buy a ready-made mixture at the store.

Propagating this plant is extremely easy. You can take a shoot, wait until its edge dries, and plant it in moist soil. You can also do this with a leaf, letting it dry and placing it on the soil. After some time, roots and a sprout will appear.

Graptoveria is not frost-hardy but can withstand minor chills, such as down to 10°F (-12.2°C). If the temperature drops below, it is dangerous for the plant. Therefore, if you grow it outside, take the plant indoors in the cold season.

The primary condition of an ideal pot is drainage holes for the outflow of excess water. Choose a small pot according to the plant's root system, and the material does not matter.

The tips of Silver Star leaves turn red or pink due to excess light.