×Graptosedum’Daruma Shu - rei '
Graptopetalum’Daruma Shu - rei',Graptopetalum’Ellen '
menage : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeNothogenus:×Graptosedum
Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Santino Rischitelli. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
×Graptosedum’Daruma Shu - rei ' is an intergenerichybridwith an unsung origin and parentage . It may leave from a cross betweenGraptopetalum amethystinumandSedum clavatum . Although it is usually sell asGraptopetalum’Daruma Shu - rei ' orGraptopetalum’Ellen ' , this hybrid has a sprawl use , as does aSedum , and itsinflorescenceshave shorter branches than those ofGraptopetalum , indicate that it is not aGraptopetalumhybrid .
×Graptosedum’Daruma Shu - rei ' , distributed asGraptopetalum’Daruma Shu - rei ' orGraptopetalum’Ellen ' , is a beautiful , basally branched succulent that formsrosettesof chubby leaves at the end ofdecumbentorpendentstems . The rosettes can produce up to 3.2 inches ( 8 cm ) in diameter . The leaves are grey-haired - dark-green with a powdery coating but can take on a pinkish chromaticity when accentuate .
The star - shaped flowers , which have five yellowishpetalsand sometimes ruby-red billet , look in clusters on shortsighted , branched stalks in spring .
Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Light : If you want your ×Graptosedum’Daruma Shu - rei ' to thrive , ensure it gets passel of sunshine . However , it can also tolerate partial shade but may look more or less gangling . Therefore , when growing indoors , it is good to keep it near a sunny window .
Soil : ripe drain is essential for a good for you plant , so choose well - debilitate soil and a container with drainage cakehole when growing it in a container .
Temperature:×Graptosedum’Daruma Shu - rei ' prefers cooler temperatures but is not a dusty - brave flora . Its master ontogeny occur during springtime and dusk while slowing considerably during winter . It get best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimum winter temperatures drift from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Private collection, Bangalore, India. Photo by Kashif Taher. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Watering : Instead of giving the plant fiddling splashes of water here and there , soak the filth until water runs out of the drainage holes . After that , wait for the soil to dry out totally before watering again . Water the plant meagrely during the wintertime , only enough to keep it from shriveling .
Fertilizing : During the uprise season , apply a water supply - soluble fertiliser thin to half the recommended strength to advertize respectable growth and flower production .
Repotting:×Graptosedum’Daruma Shu - rei ' does not need frequent repotting , but when it has outgrown its container , repot it in a Modern pot slightly larger than the old one . After that , give the plant at least a week to readjust before watering .
Private collection, Manila, Philippines. Photo by Argie Salango. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Propagation : The wanton way to get a good - sized new flora is by take stem cutting . It is also easy to circularize from leave of absence . Spring and summer are the better time to take cuttings .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Graptopetalum .
×Graptosedum’Daruma Shu - rei ' is considered non - toxic , so it is a good plant life for arise around pets and children .
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