Graptoveria ‘Lovely Rose’ Red Monstrose is a rare and captivating succulent known for its sculptural rosettes and dramatic colouring. A unique mutation of the hybrid Graptoveria ‘Lovely Rose’—itself a cross between Echeveria and Graptopetalum—this monstrose form produces tightly packed, rosebud-like rosettes with a slightly irregular, contorted structure that makes each plant truly one of a kind.
What sets the Red Monstrose form apart is the striking red veining that runs through its leaves. This distinctive feature varies from plant to plant, adding character and depth to the foliage. Under strong light or mild stress, the veining becomes more pronounced, while cooler temperatures accentuate the plant’s overall pink, coral, and red tones. The interplay of colour and texture creates a living display that looks both painterly and architectural.
Caring for Graptoveria ‘Lovely Rose’ Red Monstrose requires a balance of light and restraint. It thrives in bright light to full sun, which enhances both its colour and its contorted form. In Australia, it grows best in frost-free regions with mild temperatures between 10–25 °C. Plant in a gritty, free-draining mix and water only when the soil is completely dry. This cultivar responds well to a degree of stress, which enhances its colour and veining, but it should not be overfed—too much fertiliser can cause monstrose varieties to revert toward a more ordinary form, losing the compact, twisted growth that makes them so sought after.
Over time, offsets emerge around the base, creating clusters that add to its rose-like effect. With its red veining, unusual growth habit, and ease of care, Graptoveria ‘Lovely Rose’ Red Monstrose is a standout succulent for collectors and gardeners seeking something rare and truly distinctive.
Graptoveria 'Lovely Rose' red monstrose plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
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Please Note:
- 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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