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Basic Info
Graptosedum also is known as the ‘California Sunset’. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 30 cm (12″) tall and about 23 cm (9″) in diameter. The plants main colour are the fleshy orange to green leaves. This plant is easy to care for and suitable for any type of growers.
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Graptosedum
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Graptosedum ‘California Sunset’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Graptosedum ‘California Sunset’ healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Graptosedum ‘California Sunset’
Graptosedum or ‘California Sunset’ is such a unique hybrid from the Graptopetalum Paraguayensis (or the Ghost Plant” and the Sedum ‘Adolphii’.
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Should be grown outdoor
- Grows 30 cm (12″) tall
- Grows up to 23 cm (9″) wide
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Prefers Zone 10a -1.1°C (30 F)
- Best propagated by offsets, seeds, cuttings
- Generally not known to be harmful to people or animals
- Grows best during Spring and Fall
Where to Plant
Graptosedum ‘California Sunset’ succulents need strong light. When planting this succulent type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 10a which is around -1.1 °C (30 °F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Graptosedum ‘California Sunset’ in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
How to Propagate Graptosedum ‘California Sunset’
Graptosedum ‘California Sunset’ can be propagated by leaves, seeds or cuttings. This succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
How to Propagate Graptosedum ‘California Sunset’ By Leaves
When propagating this succulent with leaves. (Learn How to Propagate Succulents in detail here.) You should get a leave carefully from the mother plant. It should be a healthy leave that has no part left on the stem. In this way, the propagation will work. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
How to Propagate Graptosedum ‘California Sunset’ From Cuttings
When propagating Graptosedum ‘California Sunset’ from cuttings, cut a leaf from the mother plant carefully with a clean knife or scissors. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
How to Propagate Graptosedum ‘California Sunset’ From Offsets
It propagates from offsets. To be able to propagate from the mother plant, you might wait several years for the main plant to produce an offset. To start this process, use a sharp knife and remove an offset from the main plant. When you remove the offset, clean the extra soil from it. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
How to Propagate Graptosedum ‘California Sunset’ Using Seeds
This succulent type is a slow grower so even if it can be propagated by its seeds, this method is not recommended. To propagate from the seeds, plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mixture. This method can be used outdoors. In cooler areas, indoor propagating is recommended.
Origin and Habitat
Graptosedum or the ‘California Sunset’ is known to be a hybrid between the Graptopetalum Paraguayensis (Ghost Plant) and the Sedum Adolphi.
