Monday, March 3, 2003

Graptopetalum paraguayense 'Ghost Plant'

Graptopetalum paraguayense

Another member of the jade family that I love for the ability to root new plants from even just the leaves.  Many do this but this one is also hardy to 25F.  Very interesting color that brightens up a planter.




Name and Exposure
Name Common Name Exposure Winter Hardiness

Graptopetalum paraguayense
Ghost Plant Sun Shade 32 Degrees F -- might be colder--survived a week of overnight lows below 30--but was under sheet within foot of house so that may have helped.

Color and Size
Foliage Flower Height Width
White-gray-green White with red tipped yellow center 6-10" 2-10" depending on if tall plants lay down and if allowed to clump for long time


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