This stemless succulent hybrid has thick, minty green leaves. As it grows, its rosettes spread out and form clumps. If it is exposed to plenty of sunlight or cooler temperatures, the leaves will take on a pink hue. In the spring, it will produce white and yellow flowers.
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Care and Propagation Information
Graptoveria ‘Bashful’ is an ideal choice for rock gardens and hanging baskets, as it will form a bushy, low-growing shrub over time.
Watering
Graptoveria ‘Bashful’ should be watered using the “soak and dry” method, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. This is standard for succulents and will help to maintain the plant’s health.
Be sure to download our FREE watering cheat sheet to ensure that you understand how to recognize if your succulents are receiving too much water and how to rescue them if needed.
Where to Plant
If you are in an area where temperatures drop below 30° F (-1.1° C), it is recommended to plant ‘Bashful’ in a pot that can be brought indoors. This succulent will thrive in partial sunlight, and can even be grown indoors.
For indoor planting, position the pot near a south-facing window to take advantage of the most sunlight (if in the Northern Hemisphere).
How to Propagate Graptoveria ‘Bashful’
You can propagate Graptoveria ‘Bashful’ with cuttings without difficulty.
Cuttings
To propagate ‘Bashful’ from cuttings, take a sharp, clean tool such as a knife or a pair of scissors and snip a section of the stem just above a leaf. Allow it to dry out for a couple of days, then insert it into moist, well-draining soil.
Care and Propagation Information
General Care for Graptoveria ‘Bashful’
Watering
Graptoveria ‘Bashful’ should be watered using the “soak and dry” method, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. This is standard for succulents and will help to maintain the plant’s health.
Be sure to download our FREE watering cheat sheet to ensure that you understand how to recognize if your succulents are receiving too much water and how to rescue them if needed.
Where to Plant
If you are in an area where temperatures drop below 30° F (-1.1° C), it is recommended to plant ‘Bashful’ in a pot that can be brought indoors. This succulent will thrive in partial sunlight, and can even be grown indoors.
For indoor planting, position the pot near a south-facing window to take advantage of the most sunlight (if in the Northern Hemisphere).
How to Propagate Graptoveria ‘Bashful’
You can propagate Graptoveria ‘Bashful’ with cuttings without difficulty.
Cuttings
To propagate ‘Bashful’ from cuttings, take a sharp, clean tool such as a knife or a pair of scissors and snip a section of the stem just above a leaf. Allow it to dry out for a couple of days, then insert it into moist, well-draining soil.
FAQ
What is the scientific name for Graptoveria?
What is the common name for Graptoveria?
The parent plant of the Graptoveria Fantome cultivar is Graptopetalum paraguayense, more commonly known as the ghost plant, which is evident in the cultivar’s similar color.
How do you take care of a bashful succulent?
Water your plants deeply, but not as often in the winter months. Container-grown plants should be in a slightly crowded pot, so don’t repot them too often. Every three years, replace the soil and add a few inches of fresh soil. Increase the pot size only if the plant is growing so large that it’s overflowing the current container.
Is Graptoveria hardy?
Graptoveria Debbi is a resilient plant that can withstand direct sunlight of up to 35C/95F. However, like most succulents, it is best to either provide shade from intense sun during hot weather or place it in an area that is shaded in the late afternoon.
What is the scientific name for Graptoveria bashful?
This hybrid plant is a combination of Graptopetalum and Echeveria and has fleshy, vertical leaves that are a light mint green hue with pink to red accents at the tips.