×Graptoveria’Opalina Cristata ' is a modest but very interesting succulent .
×Graptoveria’Opalina Cristata '
×Graptoveria’Opalina '
Private collection, San Mateo, Rizal, Philippines. Photo by Brian Cruz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeNothogenus:×Graptoveria
×Graptoveria’Opalina Cristata ' is aformof×Graptoveria’Opalina’selected for its mutated growth .
×Graptoveria’Opalina Cristata ' is a fascinating succulent with opalescent leaf dumbly pack oncrestedstems . When exposed to bright sunlight , the fleshy , powdery blue - green leafage take on pink hues on the steer and margins . They stay fairly upright and are short and narrower than the normal form of ×Graptoveria’Opalina ' . Each specimen has its unique soma .
Private collection, San Mateo, Rizal, Philippines. Photo by Brian Cruz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Light:×Graptoveria’Opalina Cristata ' call for full sun to partial shade for optimum growth . Therefore , place it near the bright windowpane in your family . In improver , if you are moving the plant life alfresco in spring , do it step by step and stave off exposure to acute afternoon sunlight .
filth : cause grime that drains speedily is most important for raise a healthy succulent . While many grower opt tocreate their own land mix , commercial-grade soil especially invent for succulent will crop fine .
Temperature : High temperatures are not a problem as long as there is plenty of fresh atmosphere , but ×Graptoveria’Opalina Cristata ' is a tender succulent and must be fetch indoors if there is a hazard of freezing temperatures . It turn best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimum winter temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° vitamin C ) .
Private collection, San Mateo, Rizal, Philippines. Photo by Brian Cruz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Watering : This plant prefers the " soaking and teetotal " method acting during the growing season . urine deeply and then let the soil completely dry out out before tearing again . weewee sparingly during the wintertime , only enough to keep the plant from shrivel . Above all , if you have a saucer under the pot , do not forget to empty the excess pee .
fertilize : Although it can spring up well without plant food , the works may benefit from extra nutrients . course only during the get season and utilise a water - soluble fertiliser cut to half the recommended force .
Repotting : If growing it in a container , repot as involve in spring or former summertime , but insure the grime is dry before you start . Also , always use a container with drainage holes .
Private collection, San Mateo, Rizal, Philippines. Photo by Brian Cruz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Propagation:×Graptoveria’Opalina Cristata ' is easy propagate by stalk cuttings in spring .
study more atHow to Grow and Care for Echeveria .
×Graptoveria’Opalina Cristata ' has no toxic effect report . But although the plant is good for growing around children andpets , eating it is not advisable .
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