Graptopetalum paraguayense

Graptopetalum paraguayense is a species of succulent plant in the jade plant family, Crassulaceae, that is native to Tamaulipas, Mexico.[2] Common names include Sedum weinbergii, Mother-of-pearl-plant and Ghost plant.[1] This is not to be confused with Monotropa uniflora which is also referred to as the “Ghost plant”. G. paraguayense has white flowers which have a form of a star.[2]

Graptopetalum paraguayense
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Graptopetalum
Species:
G. paraguayense
Binomial name
Graptopetalum paraguayense
(N.E.Br.) E.Walther[1]
Synonyms[1]

Byrnesia weinbergii (hort. ex T.B.Sheph.) Rose
Cotyledon paraguayensis N.E.Br.
Echeveria weinbergii hort. ex T.B.Sheph.
Sedum weinbergii (hort. ex T.B.Sheph.) A.Berger

Description

The plant has a spreading and creeping habit that reaches 20 cm high by 60 cm wide. Its appearance may vary depending on the soil and the exposure. The hanging rod can reach up to 2 m in length and a thickness of 2 cm. Green to light grey leaves can be up to 7 cm long and 3 cm wide. Thick and fleshy, they are arranged in a spiral around the stem and are very easily detached from the rosette, that is why this plant has been nicknamed "porcelain succulent".

Its flowers appearing in spring have five white petals spotted with red.

Cultivation

This hardy plant stands temperatures down to −10°C. If it is sheltered from rain and too much humidity, it is easy to grow in temperate climates. It is readily propagated by cutting leaves or stems. It supports both full sun and partial shade. Watering should be avoided in the event of excessive heat. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

References
  1. "Graptopetalum paraguayense". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 2011-10-24.
  2. "Botanica. The Illustrated AZ of over 10000 garden plants and how to cultivate them", pp. 410-411. Könemann, 2004. ISBN 3-8331-1253-0

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