Graptoveria 'Fred Ives' (Guide With Pictures)

Basic Info

Graptoveria is also known as ‘Fred Ives’. Is perhaps one of the easier pinkish succulents to grow so it is ideal for new growers. The plant main feature are the dark purple fleshy leaves that have white looking edges. When the plant produces flowers you can expect them to be orange to yellow.

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: X Graptoveria

Care and Propagation Information

Watering

Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’ 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 Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’ 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 ‘Fred Ives’

The Graptoveria or ‘Fred Ives’ is a plant that can handle most things. This is one of the most resilient succulents out there. Although the Fried Ivies can have different colors such as blue, purple, red or even pinkish it all depends on how you will care for the plant. If you place this plant around other plants that you care for it will help deter these plants from being eaten.

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Quick Facts:

Prefers full sun
Should be grown outdoor
Grows 61 cm (24″) tall

Grows up to 61 cm (24″) 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 offsets, leaves or cuttings
Generally not known to be harmful for people or animals

Known to be dormant during Summer

Where to Plant

Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’ 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 9a which is around -6,7°C (20°F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’ in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.

How to Propagate Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’

Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’ can be propagated by leaves, offsets 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 Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’ 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 Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’ From Cuttings

When propagating ‘Fred Ives’ 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 Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’ 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.