Hello Hivers succulent plant growers of this beautiful community. Today I bring you a summary of the cultivation of a genus of succulent plants widely cultivated in the world for ornamental purposes. This genus is known as Graptopetalum, which currently has less than 20 accepted species. This genus is included in the Crassulaceae family which includes numerous genera that are popularly known as marble roses. Plants of the Graptopetalum genus develop beautiful rosettes of very pruinose and attractive fleshy leaves. They are plants very similar to representatives of the Echeveria, Pachyphytum and Dudleya genera with morphological differences mainly in the flowers. Currently, numerous hybrids of this genus are known between species and even with other plants of similar genera.
Two species of the genus Graptopetalum in the collection:
Tips for maintaining plants of the Graptopetalum genus:
- They need a lot of lighting to grow quickly and flower. Protect them from direct sun during the summer season.
- They prefer a loose and permeable substrate so that their roots do not rot. They grow perfectly on commercial substrates for succulent plants.
- Water every 5-7 days, always checking that the substrate dries between waterings.
- They do not tolerate temperatures above 40⁰C for long days or below 2⁰C.
- Mainly affected by mealybugs, mites, insect larvae, aphids, mollusks, ants and fungi.
- They propagate very easily by separating shoots, leaf cuttings and seeds.