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Graptopetalum paraguayense 'Pinky'

 
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Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Graptopetalum (grap-toh-PET-al-um) (Info)
Species: paraguayense (par-uh-gway-EN-see) (Info)
Cultivar: Pinky

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11 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Pale Pink

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Blue-Green
Smooth-Textured
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Provides winter interest
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From leaf cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
By simple layering

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Get_growing On Dec 7, 2010, Get_growing from Dallas, TX wrote:

Great "cute appeal." Love the pink color, and there is plenty of it. I have mine in pots, and have had complete success. Plan to try one or two in-ground plants with other succulants next spring. Easy to propogate with just a leaf, like sedums. No die-back at 28 degrees, our coldest weather so far this winter, though I have placed one in window-sill of shed just in case!

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Coalinga, California
Richmond, California
San Jose, California
San Leandro, California
Spring Hill, Florida
Deer Park, Ohio
Dallas, Texas
Houston, Texas
North Richland Hills, Texas



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