Fred is an incredible succulent that usually displays a pinkish-purple hue, but can change to nearly any color of the rainbow in response to extreme temperatures or intense sunlight.
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Care and Propagation Information
Fred is a real fighter! He can be propagated by taking cuttings of his stem, letting them dry and then planting them. A number of succulents are capable of this, but Fred stands out as especially resilient.
The hue of a Fred Ives plant can shift between blue, green, purple and red, depending on the amount of sunlight and water it is exposed to.
This type of plant can be used to deter deer from eating other prized plants, as they are resistant to deer.
Watering
Fred’s care needs are typical for a succulent, and the best approach is to use the “soak and dry” method. This means that the soil should be watered thoroughly and then allowed to dry out completely between waterings.
Where to Plant
If you reside in an area with temperatures lower than 20° F (-6.7° C), it is recommended to grow Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’ in a pot that can be brought indoors during cooler months. This succulent will thrive in either full sun or partial sun, so try to place it in a spot that receives up to six hours of sunlight daily.
How to Propagate Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’
Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’ is a highly successful plant for reproducing; it can be propagated with ease from either leaves or sections of the plant.
Leaves
When propagating a leaf, it is important to make sure that it is removed from the stem with a clean pull. Gently twist the leaf off, ensuring that none of the leaf remains on the stem. This will give the highest chance of successful propagation.
Let the leaf heal for a period of time before setting it in a pot with good drainage.
Cuttings
To propagate Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’ from cuttings, first use a clean, sharp knife or pair of scissors to remove a leaf from the main plant. Allow the leaf to dry and form a callous over the cut area for several days before planting it into a pot with well-draining soil. Water the pot only when the soil is completely dried out.
Offsets
Fred can be used to make small plantlets by cutting off the shoots from the main stem with a clean and sharp knife or scissors. Let the shoots dry for 24 to 48 hours before placing them on top of soil with good drainage.
Care and Propagation Information
General Care for Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’
The hue of a Fred Ives plant can shift between blue, green, purple and red, depending on the amount of sunlight and water it is exposed to.
This type of plant can be used to deter deer from eating other prized plants, as they are resistant to deer.
Watering
Fred’s care needs are typical for a succulent, and the best approach is to use the “soak and dry” method. This means that the soil should be watered thoroughly and then allowed to dry out completely between waterings.
Where to Plant
If you reside in an area with temperatures lower than 20° F (-6.7° C), it is recommended to grow Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’ in a pot that can be brought indoors during cooler months. This succulent will thrive in either full sun or partial sun, so try to place it in a spot that receives up to six hours of sunlight daily.
How to Propagate Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’
Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’ is a highly successful plant for reproducing; it can be propagated with ease from either leaves or sections of the plant.
Leaves
When propagating a leaf, it is important to make sure that it is removed from the stem with a clean pull. Gently twist the leaf off, ensuring that none of the leaf remains on the stem. This will give the highest chance of successful propagation.
Let the leaf heal for a period of time before setting it in a pot with good drainage.
Cuttings
To propagate Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’ from cuttings, first use a clean, sharp knife or pair of scissors to remove a leaf from the main plant. Allow the leaf to dry and form a callous over the cut area for several days before planting it into a pot with well-draining soil. Water the pot only when the soil is completely dried out.
Offsets
Fred can be used to make small plantlets by cutting off the shoots from the main stem with a clean and sharp knife or scissors. Let the shoots dry for 24 to 48 hours before placing them on top of soil with good drainage.
FAQ
What color are Graptoveria flowers?
‘Fred Ives’ is a hardy, fast-growing hybrid plant with short, stout stems that produce arching flower clusters in the summer months. The blossoms are pale yellow in color, but have red-orange centers, and the inflorescences measure 1-2 feet in length (30-60 cm). This cross between Graptopetalum paraguayense and Echeveria gibbiflora is easy to care for and very resilient.
How do you take care of a Fred Ives Graptoveria?
Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’ thrives when placed in a location with full sun exposure, which will bring out its vivid colors. Although it can tolerate some partial sun, it is best to plant Fred Ives in an outdoor container to ensure it receives ample sunlight. While the succulent is resistant to cold temperatures, it is not frost resistant.
How much sun does Fred Ives need?
A good practice is to water the potting mix when it has become dry. Graptoveria Fred Ives should not be kept indoors, as it needs to receive direct sunlight for at least four hours daily, followed by bright light.
How much sun does a Graptoveria need?
Direct sunlight
What color is Graptoveria Fred Ives?
Graptoveria Fred Ives is renowned for its captivating display of colours, which range from pink to blue-green, purple, orange and yellow, depending on the time of year. It grows in clumps of rosettes that can spread up to a foot wide!