Graptopetalum amethystinum
jewel-leaf plant
A clump-forming, perennial succulent to around 30cm high with thick, rounded, blue-grey to reddish-pink leaves up to 7cm long. Star-shaped flowers 1-2cm across, with red petals surrounding a yellow centre are borne on short stems in spring and summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Red Yellow | Grey Silver Blue Pink | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Red Yellow | Grey Silver Blue Pink | ||
Autumn | Grey Silver Blue Pink | |||
Winter | Grey Silver Blue Pink |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Graptopetalum are succulent perennials forming rosettes of ovate or triangular leaves, with starry or bell-shaped flowers in small clusters in spring or summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Mexico
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost in full light. Water freely in spring and summer and apply a dilute low nitrogen liquid fertilzer monthly. Keep barely moist in autumn and winter
Propagation
Propagate by seed or leaf cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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