Graptoveria 'Fred Ives'

Plant Description

The Graptoveria 'Fred Ives' is a beautiful marbled colored succulent. Their leaves are long and wide and form huge rosettes. This versatile plant offers stunning colors and contrast that will liven up any arrangement or craft project. They form clusters of baby succulents that are able to fill big gaps in succulent arrangements and big areas in garden landscapes. They change color often depending on the weather.

Plant Specs and Regions

Native to: Mexico

ZONE: 9, 10 ,11

Hardiness: tender soft succulent - will not tolerate frost

Recommended light conditions: full sun

Bloomtime: Summer

Bloom Color: yellow/red

Watering Needs Indoors: Instead of giving your succulents gradual sips of water throughout the week, give them a good soaking, to the point where water runs out the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Be sure to empty the water that runs into the saucer, succulents do not like to sit in water. Then let the soil dry out completely before watering again.

Watering  Needs Outdoors: In the Summer water your succulents every two weeks, by soaking them and letting them dry before watering again. In the Winter water your succulents once a month.

Technical Information About This Plant

• Requires bright light for most of the day. Or constant dappled shade.
• Best to water every 2 weeks. Avoiding letting water sit in the rosette.