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Graptopetalum amethystinum - Lavender Pebbles
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$16.50
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Graptopetalum amethystinum - Lavender Pebbles is a distinctive Mexican succulent treasured for its exceptionally plump, rounded leaves and beautiful powdery colouring. Its compact rosettes can range from soft blue-green and lavender-grey through to blush pink and mauve, with the colours changing noticeably through the seasons and under different growing conditions.
Plants are available as Single Head and Multi Heads when in stock. Please select your preferred option from the menu above the Add to Cart button.
About Lavender Pebbles
Graptopetalum amethystinum is native to Mexico and belongs to the Crassulaceae family. Its unusually thick, pebble-like leaves are covered with a natural waxy coating known as farina, giving the foliage its characteristic soft, powdery appearance. This farina helps protect the leaves and should be handled as little as possible, as fingerprints and rubbing can permanently mark the coating.
Lavender Pebbles is naturally slow growing, gradually developing sturdy stems and producing offsets that can eventually form attractive multi-headed clumps. Its unusual leaf shape and colouring have also made the species valuable in succulent hybridisation, contributing its distinctive characteristics to a number of cultivated hybrids.
Colour & Growth Habit
Colour varies considerably throughout the year. Plants grown in good light often develop attractive lavender, pink and mauve tones, while softer blue-green shades may become more prominent during periods of active growth. Cooler temperatures and increased light can intensify the colouring further.
For the compact growth and rounded leaves characteristic of a well-grown Lavender Pebbles, avoid excessive fertilising. Heavy feeding, particularly with high-nitrogen fertilisers, can encourage softer, elongated growth and larger leaves. A light feeding during active growth is generally sufficient.
Growing Graptopetalum amethystinum
Grow Lavender Pebbles in bright light with several hours of direct sun where possible. In Australian conditions, morning sun or filtered afternoon light is ideal during the hottest part of summer, particularly for plants that have not been acclimatised to intense sunlight.
Use a very free-draining succulent potting mix and water thoroughly before allowing the mix to dry between waterings. The thick leaves store considerable moisture, making established plants quite drought tolerant. During cooler or wet periods, reduce watering and protect plants from prolonged moisture around the roots.
Lavender Pebbles performs particularly well in pots, where drainage, sunlight and watering can be easily controlled. It can also be grown in protected, well-drained garden positions, with protection recommended from heavy frost and prolonged winter rainfall.
Lavender Pebbles Candy Form
For collectors who enjoy this species, we also grow Graptopetalum amethystinum Lavender Pebbles Candy Form. From our experience growing both forms, Candy Form generally develops a somewhat smaller, more compact growth habit than standard Lavender Pebbles when grown under similar conditions, while retaining the wonderfully plump, powdery foliage characteristic of the species.
Like standard Lavender Pebbles, its best compact form develops with plenty of light, restrained feeding and steady, relatively slow growth. Rich feeding or insufficient light can produce much larger, softer leaves and more elongated growth, so we prefer to grow these plants slowly and firmly to maintain their characteristic shape.
Graptopetalum amethystinum 'Lavender Pebbles' plants for sale shown in 70mm pots. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
All plants are shipped bare rooted unless otherwise stated. Orders are carefully packed and shipped via Express Post to NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and ACT. Orders are dispatched according to our weekly shipping schedule, available on our Shipping page, with tracking provided once your order has been lodged with Australia Post.
Succulents naturally change in colour, size and form throughout the year. Many develop richer colours and more compact growth during periods of seasonal stress, particularly through cooler months and brighter conditions, while warmer or lower-light conditions may produce greener, softer growth.
The plant you receive may therefore vary from the product images depending on the season, its stage of growth and current growing conditions. These natural variations are part of the character of living plants and do not affect their quality or health.
Pickup is available in Seville, Yarra Valley VIC by appointment. Order online as normal and any shipping charge will be automatically refunded after collection, unless you would prefer to receive an additional plant of similar value instead.
Important Plant Information
All plants are shipped bare rooted unless otherwise stated. This helps reduce shipping costs, improves plant safety during transit and allows plants to travel more reliably.
Plants are carefully packed for Express Post and may vary naturally in colour, size and form according to season, growth stage and growing conditions.
Please check the product description and images for information specific to the plant you are purchasing.
If you have any questions about your plant or order, please reach out to us. We’re always happy to help.
Graptopetalum amethystinum - Lavender Pebbles
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 33 reviews.
Beautiful plant.
Graptopetalum amethystinum - Lavender Pebbles
Store owner replied: Glad you like it Leeanne — such a soft colour on those pebbled leaves 💜
My Graptopetalum purple delight arrived very carefully wrapped in tissue and paper towel for good measure 💜. I'm so very happy with my purchase, and I can highly recommend John and Norma for the best quality succulents online. Thank you for your service and support 🙏🏽 ❤️
Graptopetalum amethystinum - Lavender Pebbles
Store owner replied: Thanks so much Suzi 💜 we’re so glad your Graptopetalum arrived safely and that you’re happy with it! Appreciate your lovely words and support 🙏🌿
Arrived quickly, healthy, beautiful and with a little extra cutting as a gift. Help tip sheet and the little tags that help you remember what they are. Is a great addition.
Beautiful and good quality, highly recommend !
Adorable, great products!
Each delivery from John & Norma gives me a new favourite. Lavender Pebbles is a big gorgeous girl. Top packaging, price and delivery as usual and a beautiful succulent. Love her colour and shape. Everyone needs Lavender Pebbles in their collection. She is a beauty.
Graptopetalum amethystinum - Lavender Pebbles
Store owner replied: Thanks for sharing Sharon. We are so happy we could fill your needs and give you such a great shopping experience.
I loved ordering from John and Norma's. My succulents were delivered very fast and looked great when I opened the box. I also got a little present with my order which put a big smile on my face because I was not expecting it at all. Thank you for being so kind. I will certainly use your services again in the future :)
Graptopetalum amethystinum - Lavender Pebbles
Store owner replied: That's great to hear Julien. Thanks so much for shopping with us and sharing your experience.
Plants arrived safely and were just as photo showed
Love it!! Arrived in very good condition and healthy.
Oh sooo pretty 😍
Excellent quality and super fast shipping. Made the lavender pebbles and cocoon plants into an arrangement to leave in the living room, everyone loves it 😍
Really lovely, well packaged and arrived so quickly
It is a lot more beautiful in person. I love it very much. Thank you!
Absolutely beautiful and healthy succulents. Very happy with my purchase. I love the gifts. Thank you for the great service.
Plant arrived and was expertly posted and easy to plant. Very happy with my purchase. Thank you for the gift 💝
Graptopetalum amethystinum - Lavender Pebbles
Store owner replied: Our pleasure Peta, Thank you so much for shopping with us and for all your reviews. Much appreciated!
This plant is so pretty & bigger than I thought, very happy with my purchase thank you
I have received all the plants which are healthy and beautiful. John has given me a welcome gift with a few of young Echeveria and others which are very nice and healthy too. Thanks a lot John. Will buy more again.
Graptopetalum amethystinum - Lavender Pebbles
Store owner replied: Our pleasure Thi, Thank you for your support.
Thank you they are all lovely ☺️
Beautiful Succulents & arrived in perfect condition. Great people to deal with.
The succulent arrived healthy and in perfect condition. Will be purchasing again. The cup plants were a lovely surprise and very much appreciated.
This was so much bigger than I expected, it is just gorgeous, it's colour has improved since I took this photo. Showing more pink & lavender. The leaves remind me of the sugared almonds you used to get at weddings. Thankyou for such a wonderful plant.
This plant is so lovely. It arrived in great condition and now I wait for it to grow bigger. Thank you
Unbelievable plant would be my favourite
Gorgeous healthy plant.
Very happy with plants! Arrived promptly and very healthy. Can't wait for them to settle in.
Simply stunning and so healthy 🥰
They are beautiful
Absolutely gorgeous healthy plant, has been on my wish list for quite some time - it was usually out of stock on most Australian websites or much more expensive!
So lush! Would purchase from here again!
Been looking forward to receiving my succulent all week and WOW arrived and looks amazing and healthy! Thanks to Chloe for the gift, I've planted them and added the addition to my collection! 😁
Arrived today , thanks so much . Love it ,great size to . Thanks