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Crassulaceae

Ghost Plant

Graptopetalum paraguayense

Quiet beauty.

Family
Crassulaceae
Genus
Graptopetalum
Native to
Mexico
Bloom season
Spring
Type
succulent
Height
6-12 in
Sunlight
full sun
Soil
well-drained, gritty
Water
low
Hardiness
9-11
Lifespan
perennial

Did you know

  • The pale, pinkish-white rosettes look so ethereal they're nicknamed 'mother of pearl plant.'
  • Despite its species name, the plant is from Mexico, not Paraguay — an early labeling mistake stuck.
  • Drop a single leaf onto soil and a tiny new plant will form at its base within weeks.
  • The five-petaled spring flowers have intricate maroon speckles inside the cream petals.
  • In bright sun the leaves blush pink, while in shade they turn bluish-green.

Color meanings

0

serenity

1

subtle elegance

Uses

  • succulent gardens
  • rock walls
  • container plantings