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Graptopetalum paraguayense (Mother of pearl plant)
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per year
0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Graptopetalum paraguayense
Other names
Mother of pearl plant, Sedum weinbergii , Dream plant, Ghost plant
Genus
Graptopetalum Graptopetalum
Species
G. paraguayense - G. paraguayense is a tender, prostrate, clump-forming, perennial succulent with rosettes of spoon-shaped to ovate, pink-flushed, grey-green leaves, pale purple-grey when young, and tiny, star-shaped, red-spotted, white flowers in late winter and early spring.
Graptopetalum paraguayense is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Prostrate, Rosette
Flower
Spotted, White in Spring; White, Spotted in Winter
Foliage
Grey-green, Flushed pink in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Specific pests
Mealybugs Mealybugs
General care
Pruning
Either cut back after flowering to keep shape tidy or leave seedheads for overwinter interest.
Propagation methods
Leaf cuttings, Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Graptopetalum paraguayense (Mother of pearl plant) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Greenhouse, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, sharply-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with grit in full or bright filtered light. In growth, water freely and feed every 6-8 weeks; keep just moist in autumn and winter.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Graptopetalum paraguayense
Other names
Mother of pearl plant, Sedum weinbergii , Dream plant, Ghost plant
Genus
Graptopetalum Graptopetalum
Species
G. paraguayense - G. paraguayense is a tender, prostrate, clump-forming, perennial succulent with rosettes of spoon-shaped to ovate, pink-flushed, grey-green leaves, pale purple-grey when young, and tiny, star-shaped, red-spotted, white flowers in late winter and early spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Prostrate, Rosette
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Colour
Flower
Spotted, White in Spring; White, Spotted in Winter
Foliage
Grey-green, Flushed pink in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Either cut back after flowering to keep shape tidy or leave seedheads for overwinter interest.
Propagation methods
Leaf cuttings, Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Graptopetalum paraguayense (Mother of pearl plant) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Greenhouse, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, sharply-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with grit in full or bright filtered light. In growth, water freely and feed every 6-8 weeks; keep just moist in autumn and winter.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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