Graptopetalum pachyphyllum' 'Blue Bean' also known as Graptopetalum 'Blackberry' is a charming and low-maintenance succulent that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. This small plant produces sprawling stems that are branched at the base, which can grow up to 20 cm long. At the tip of each stem, small rosettes of glaucous blue-green leaves with pinkish-red tips are massed, giving it a unique appearance. Interestingly, the plant’s color changes depending on the growing environment, intensifying its pink color in response to sun exposure, colder temperatures, and stress.
This hardy succulent requires minimal maintenance and thrives in a gritty, porous soil mix that has excellent drainage. It is important to water the plant regularly over the summer months, letting the soil dry out between waterings, and provide minimal water over winter to avoid root rot. Graptopetalum pachyphyllum prefers a sunny spot, and it is best to fertilize it once during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to ¼ strength.
Graptopetalum Blue Bean is one of the few succulents that produces a light and pleasant fragrance. It is also a popular choice among gardeners due to its easy propagation by seeds, leaf cuttings, or offsets. Any rosette that breaks off has the potential to root and start a new plant, while even a leaf that drops off will root below the parent plant and produce a new rosette quickly.
Graptopetalum pachyphyllum is a versatile plant that can be grown both indoors as a houseplant or outdoors in a garden. Its leaves are lush, thick, and fleshy, and if subjected to the right stressors, they can turn to different shades of color, such as blue-grey, brownish-purple, or with white speckles. The pale coloration of the plant is often referred to as the ‘Ghost Flower Succulent’.
This delightful plant blooms in spring and produces equally fleshy flowers that are round in shape, with either purple or lavender petals. The flowers are bell-shaped, each with five petals that appear like stars at the center, making it a beautiful addition to any garden.
In summary, Graptopetalum pachyphyllum is a versatile and low-maintenance succulent that produces beautiful foliage and flowers. Its unique appearance, light fragrance, and ease of propagation make it a popular choice among gardeners, and its ability to adapt to different growing environments adds to its charm.
Graptopetalum pachyphyllum 'Blue Bean' aka Graptopetalum 'Blackberry' plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants to those shown in images 2 onward. First image for display only. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
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- Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
- Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
- Succulents are very hardy plants and they will recover quickly, providing you unpack them as soon as you receive them follow some simple care instructions you will find with your order.
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