Ghost Plant
Graptopetalum paraguayense
Also known as
Mother Of Pearl Plant, Mother-Of-Pearl-Plant
Ghost plant fresh by SKsiddhartthan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Tender
H2
RHS hardiness
1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
30cm | Max | 20cm |
15cm | Min | 10cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Ghost Plant Overview
This hardy succulent has greyish-white opalescent leaves. Interestingly, the overlapping triangular leaves form a Fibonacci spiral. When grown in semi-shaded areas they tend to be blue/grey, whereas, when grown in full sunshine, they can be pinkish grey. In spring, they produce dainty sprays of miniature star-shaped yellow flowers. Spectacular as a mass-planted water-wise groundcover, they are very easy to propagate, but be careful as the stems are brittle and can break easily.
Common problems with Ghost Plant
Pest free
How to harvest Ghost Plant
Not applicable
How to propagate Ghost Plant
Cuttings
Place stalks directly into soil. They will begin to develop roots within seven days.
Special features of Ghost Plant
Drought resistant
The fleshy succulent leaves store moisture to survive drought.
Pot plant
Does well in pots and its rangy habit causes it to cascade over the edge. Also useful in hanging baskets.
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Ghost Plant
Medicinal
There is research under way into the use of extract of Graptopetalum paraguayense as a treatment for liver cancer.