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Basic Info
Graptoveria “Opalina” is one of the most common succulent types that you can easily find. The succulent is best known to be a hybrid of the Echeveria colorata and Graptopetalum amethystinum. As the plant matures you can expect it to produce green to matt green leaves with red around the edges. When it finally flowers it will produce yellow flowers from spring.
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: x Graptoveria
Care and Propagation Information
How To Water Graptoveria Opalina
Graptoveria “Opalina” can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care of. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Opalina 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 “Opalina”
This succulent type is a rare one that blooms in the spring. We would advise you to plant the Opalina in a rock garden or even a hanging basket. When it blooms you can expect yellow flowers.
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown outdoor
- Grows 20 cm (8″) tall
- Grows up to 15 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 offsets and cuttings
- Generally not known to be harmful to people or animals
- Known to be summer dorment
How To Plant Graptoveria Opalina
We would advise you to plant the Opalina in a rock garden or even a hanging basket. 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 “Opalina” in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
How to Propagate Graptoveria Opalina
Graptoveria Opalina can be propagated by 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 Opalina From Cuttings
When propagating Graptoveria “Opalina” 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 Opalina From Offsets
Graptoveria “Opalina” 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.
Graptoveria ” Opalina Origin or Habitat
Graptoveria “Opalina” known to be a hybrid between the Echeveria Colorata crossed with Graptopetalum amethystinum
