2018年3月9日 · Plants that belong to the succulent family known as Graptopetalum, with colorful rosette shapes, are frequently crossed with compact Sedums or waxy Echeverias with the intent to emphasize the best features of both.

Graptopetalum (Grap-toe-PEH-tuh-lum) is a genus of about 19 species including the ghost plant succulent. All are native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. Very similar in appearance to echeveria, graptopetalum form elegant rosettes at the end of curving, ever-lengthening stems.

Graptoveria (grap-toh-VER-ee-uh) is a group of hybrid crosses between Graptopetalum and Echeveria. They tend to have round, chunky leaves and sweet pastel tones. Many are coated with a powdering covering of natural wax (farina) that protects them in full sun. Read on for more helpful succulent care tips.

Graptosedum Alpenglow, likely a hybrid of Graptopetalum paraguayense x Sedum stahlii, is also known as Graptosedum Bronze or Graptosedum Vera Higgins. It has brilliant pink leaves, shading from light rose to deep coral. The stems can grow long and start to bend and trail, with leaves growing on the full length of the stems.

In this blog, we’ll explore the wonderful world of Graptoveria, learning about its origins, characteristics, and how to care for this delightful succulent. So, get ready to dive into the enchanting realm of Graptoveria! This variety showcases tight rosettes of fleshy silver-blue leaves with captivating flowers.

The genus Graptopetalum can be crossed with Sedum and Echeveria; such hybrids are "intergeneric crosses." Named cultivars exhibit the best of both genera and benefit from hybrid vigor (they're tougher).

2022年3月29日 · Graptosedum ‘Darley Sunshine' is a trailing succulent. As it grows, it spreads out, with stems and rosettes hanging over planters. It is a Graptoveria and Sedum hybrid, with parentage most likely from Graptopetalum paraguayense and Sedum pachyphyllum. ‘Darley Sunshine' has typical watering needs for a succulent.

Graptosedum is a nursery hybrid obtained through crossings between different species of Graptoveria and Sedum. Depending on the species involved in the crossbreeding, different cultivars of Graptoveria can be obtained.

Graptopetalum comprises about 16 different species which resemble, and are closely related to, Echeveria and Sedum. They are from Mexico,Sonora and Chihuahua to Oaxaca,and also central and southern Arizona in the USA.

Graptosedum 'California Sunset' (aka 'Peachblossom') (Grim): A stemmed rosette with a pastel green center and peachy pink leaf tips. Its pink coloration is its most vibrant under slight stress from bright sunlight, infrequent watering, or cool temperatures around 50F. Look for clusters of white, star-shaped blossoms in the spring.