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Plant Information Sheet

Graptopetalum macdougallii

Graptopetalum macdougallii — label-dependent identification

Identification status

Publish under this name only when the plant label or diagnostic features support it; similar rosette succulents are easily confused.

Representative non-flowering form for Graptopetalum macdougallii
Representative non-flowering form for Graptopetalum macdougallii. Representative photograph from Wikimedia Commons. Because identification is pending, compare the plant and its label before relying on the image. Photograph: Stan Shebs, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Plant typesmall clustering rosette succulent
LightBright filtered light or gentle morning sun
WaterSoak and drain, then allow the gritty mix to dry
EdibilityNot a food plant
Native to United StatesNo
Native to Lafayette areaNo
InvasiveNo
Self-seedingLimited; offsets are practical

Care

Light

Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun.

Water

Soak and drain, then allow the gritty mix to dry. Use a pot with an open drainage hole.

Standard soil mix

About one-third screened potting mix combined with two-thirds pumice, perlite, or coarse grit. See Standard Potting Mixes.

Flowering

Representative flowering or reproductive growth for Graptopetalum macdougallii
Representative flowering or reproductive growth for Graptopetalum macdougallii. Representative photograph from Wikimedia Commons. Because identification is pending, compare the plant and its label before relying on the image. Photograph: Stan Shebs, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Small star-shaped flowers may appear on slender stalks when the plant is mature.

Native environment

Representative habitat conditions associated with Graptopetalum macdougallii
Representative habitat conditions associated with Graptopetalum macdougallii. Representative photograph from Wikimedia Commons. Because identification is pending, compare the plant and its label before relying on the image. Photograph: Stan Shebs, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
A second representative view of the plant or its habitat
A second representative view of the plant or its habitat. Representative photograph from Wikimedia Commons. Because identification is pending, compare the plant and its label before relying on the image. Photograph: Stan Shebs, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Shaded or partly shaded rocky sites in Oaxaca, Mexico.

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Related Information Sheets

Climate Information Sheet

Climate lessons for Graptopetalum macdougallii

Native climate controls active growth, water use, flowering, and cold tolerance.

Identification boundary

Publish under this name only when the plant label or diagnostic features support it; similar rosette succulents are easily confused.

Lafayette translation

This plant is not native to the United States. Container plants should be protected according to the verified taxon; reduce watering when cold or weak light slows growth.

Care principle

To understand the care of a plant, understand its native climate and environment.

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Ecology Information Sheet

How Graptopetalum macdougallii works in its habitat

Compact rosettes and water-storing leaves suit rocky crevices. Stolons or offsets allow a colony to spread across limited pockets of soil.

Identification boundary

Publish under this name only when the plant label or diagnostic features support it; similar rosette succulents are easily confused.

Ecological relationships

Compact rosettes and water-storing leaves suit rocky crevices. Stolons or offsets allow a colony to spread across limited pockets of soil. Do not release non-native plants or discarded offsets into natural areas.

Care principle

To understand the care of a plant, understand its native climate and environment.

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Environmental Information Sheet

Native environment of Graptopetalum macdougallii

Shaded or partly shaded rocky sites in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Identification boundary

Publish under this name only when the plant label or diagnostic features support it; similar rosette succulents are easily confused.

Care translation

Provide bright filtered light or gentle morning sun, use a blend that is about one-third screened potting mix and two-thirds pumice, perlite, or coarse grit, and preserve air around the roots.

Care principle

To understand the care of a plant, understand its native climate and environment.

Sources