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Basic Info
Graptoveria ‘Debbie’ is a pink-colored succulent type. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 20 cm (8″) tall and about 20 cm (8″) in diameter. The plants main feature are the purple fleshy leaves with white edges. When it produces flowers expect them to be small and orange from spring.
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Graptoveria
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Graptoveria ‘Debbie’ 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 succulent 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 Graptoveria ‘Debbie’
This succulent type is a pink-purple plant that glows under the full sun. This plant is a nice addition to your outdoor garden. It attracts hummingbirds. However, it is better not to grow indoors.
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown outdoor
- Grows 20 cm (8″) tall
- Grows up to 20 cm (8″) wide
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Prefers Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 F)
- Best propagated by leaves, seeds, and offsets
- Generally not known to be harmful to people or animals
- Grows best during Summer
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Where to Plant
Graptoveria ‘Debbie’ 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 zona 9a which is around -6.7 °C (20 °F). It is not suited to bring indoor.
How to Propagate Graptoveria ‘Debbie’
Graptoveria can be propagated by leaves, seeds or offsets. 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.
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.
Offsets
‘Debbie’ 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.
Seeds
To propagate Graptoveria ‘Debbie’ 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
This succulent is a hybrid plant between Echeveria and Graptopetalum.
