Grapetopetalum paraguayense

( grap - toh - PET - al - um )

At-A-Glance Information

Also called Ghost Plant, this succulent perennial needs full sun to partial shade and little water. They are native to Mexico, and form a mound 8 inches tall and a foot wide. Its stems can branch and creep, spilling over container edges or steps, and is great as a groundcover where there is little foot traffic. Rosettes can range in color from blue to grey to yellowish-pink in full sun. Flowers bloom on branching stems in white or yellow. These do not do well in desert conditions, but will tolerate cooler temperatures (down to about 25 degrees Fahrenheit). They grow best in zones 17 and 19-24. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Caring for Name

Handle these plants carefully, as leaves will break off easily. 

Propagation

Cuttings. 

Problems and Pests

Gallery

Camellias are great candidates to be grown as container plants on your patio.
A field of thea sinensis
Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

A video all about growing camellias successfully
Propagating camellias

Resources

The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 346, Graptopetalum paraguayense
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