Graptopetalum paraguayense(N.E.Br . ) E.Walther
Ghost Plant , Mother of Pearl Plant
Byrnesia weinbergii , Cotyledon paraguayensis , Echeveria weinbergii , Sedum weinbergii
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The specific epithet " paraguayense " ( pronounced " par - uh - gway - nut - see " ) means " of or from Paraguay " and refer to the mistaken belief that this species originated in Paraguay .
Graptopetalum paraguayenseis a beautifulsucculentwith decumbent or pendant , only basally branched stems with rosettes of thick-skulled sarcoid leaves at their backsheesh . The stems can grow up to 12 inches ( 30 cm ) long and 0.5 inch ( 1.3 cm ) in diameter , while the rose window can attain a diam of up to 4 inches ( 10 curium ) . The leaf are grayish - white , warm to pinkish - yellow in live and ironical conditions , and turn blue - gray in partial shade . They are monotonous , shortly pointed , and can measure up to 2.8 in ( 7 centimeter ) foresightful and 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) astray .
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In spring , Graptopetalum paraguayenseproduces white , star - forge flowers with modest , red fleck on chaff with scorpoid branches .
USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( -6.7 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( 10 ° carbon ) .
When planting your Ghost Plant in a container , select awell - drain pot mixand a container with drain holes .
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Try mixing Ghost Plant with other succulents for an interesting yet low - maintenance planting . you may also incorporate your Ghost Plant into a stone garden . you’re able to make a rock garden by heap large rocks like limestone as the alkali and take in disruption with smaller stones , crushed rock , and soil pockets for plant .
The Ghost Plant expand in sunlight , so take a location to get full- or half - sidereal day sun . Keep it near a due south , east , or west windowpane when grown as a houseplant .
Some choose to keep their Ghost Plant trimmed to produce a fuller shape . For a different look , you could allow it to get a lilliputian " leggy . " This allows the twisting stems to climb out of the potentiometer , cascading down softly . Be sure to permit the soil almost wholly dry betweenwaterings .
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Graptopetalum paraguayenseis native toMexico(Tamaulipas ) .
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