Graptoveria Fred Ives Variegata Crested (White Form) is a rare and captivating succulent prized for its sculptural, fan-like growth and soft, variegated tones. A hybrid between Graptopetalum paraguayense and Echeveria gibbiflora, this unique crested form displays broad, waxy leaves in shades of lime-green and creamy white, occasionally flushed with delicate hints of pink, orange, or lavender when grown in bright light. Its distinctive “white form” variegation adds an ethereal quality, making each plant a living piece of botanical art.
Unlike standard rosette-shaped succulents, this crested form develops a flattened, undulating crest where the growing tip has mutated, producing intricate folds and ripples. While visually stunning, this mutation also makes it slightly less vigorous and more sensitive to environmental stress, particularly in humid or pest-prone conditions. Its tightly packed growth can attract mealybugs or scale, so regular inspection and good airflow are essential for keeping it in peak health.
Graptoveria Fred Ives Variegata Crested (White Form) thrives in full sun to part shade, developing its best color under bright but filtered light. In very hot Australian climates, a little afternoon protection helps prevent scorching. Plant it in a coarse, well-draining succulent mix—ideally one enriched with pumice or gravel—to avoid water retention around the roots. Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings, as this hybrid is drought-tolerant and prefers deep, infrequent watering.
Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts, this plant excels in pots or rock gardens where its crested form can be admired up close. Over time, it may produce offsets or occasional reverted shoots, which can be carefully removed and propagated to maintain the striking, white-crested lineage.
Graptoveria Fred Ives Variegata (White Form) Crested plant for sale shown in 100mm pot. You will receive same plant as shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
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- All plants are sent bare rooted with no pots and soil, or minimum soil only.
- 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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