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Surreal Succulents

Graptopetalum petandrum subsp. superbum

Graptopetalum petandrum subsp. superbum

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Graptopetalum petandrum subsp. superbum quick care tips

Watering

Graptopetalum petandrum subsp. superbum is a drought-tolerant succulent variety, so watering around once per week in the peak growing season is advised. Ensure the soil dries between waterings following the 3 Ds: drench, drain and dry. It is also advised to completely stop watering when conditions are frosty, keeping the plant dry for several months at a time over winter.

Feeding

Graptopetalum petandrum subsp. superbum likes to be fed to bring out its best forms and colours. We recommend feeding with a liquid seaweed feed every 2 weeks in the main growing season from April to September.

Ideal soil

Graptopetalum petandrum subsp. superbum needs free draining soil to thrive. We recommend a mixture of 1/3 John Innes no.2, 1/3 perlite and 1/3 coconut coir. The soil mix we offer here is similar in composition to this.

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General Care Advice
Winter Care Advice

Graptopetalum petandrum subsp. superbum

A subspecies native to Mexico.

A lovely pink-leafed species that offset to produce an attractive clumping succulent. The rosette stays low and flat but grows to a large size in terms of diameter. In early spring, it flowers with multiple star-shaped flowers of white-yellow colouring.

A lovely specimen that looks great planted on its own or in a display.

Difficulty
Beginner
Growth Form
Clumping
Growth Rate
Moderate
Minimum Temperature
-2°C
Maximum Size
20 cm x 20 cm
Featured Colour
Pink

Ideal Environment for Graptopetalum petandrum subsp. superbum

Full Sun
Rain Sheltered
Windowsill
Indoor Bright
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  • Choose a pot with a drainage hole if you can’t limit the watering (outdoors). A pot with no drainage hole can be used as long as you water moderately. A pot with a hole tends to be more forgiving. Also, as it is slightly breathable, a terracotta pot is usually preferred over a plastic pot, but the succulents dont seem to mind too much.
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