Extra Large Cutting - Graptoveria 'Fred Ives'

$12.99

SKU:SXKN7588

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Extra Large Cutting - Graptoveria 'Fred Ives' (Graptopetulum paraguayense × Echeveria gibbiflora) (Baynes): An all-star hybrid with massive rosettes. It is a vigorous grower that can reach 12.0" wide and 8.0" tall if give plenty of space and sunlight. Their colors can vary greatly with age and sunlight exposure, leading to mesmerizing gradients of pink, purple, orange, or blue-green tones. The foliage has a powdery coating of farina (epicuticular wax) the protects it in full sun. Some rosettes will even crest (fasciate) for a really wild appearance. These are special cuttings from our mother stock, 4.5" - 8" diameter.

Echeveria need bright sunlight to maintain their colors and compact rosette form. They will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light.

Like most succulents, they need great drainage and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.

Also known as "Mexican Hens & Chicks", Echeveria can produce new offsets or "chicks" around the base of the mother plant. These chicks can be left to form a tidy cluster or removed and transplanted. Additionally, Echeveria can be propagated from stem cuttings or mature leaves. Look to our Succulent Cuttings Guide for more information.

Full Echeveria Guide

Product Size

Unrooted / Bare Root

Current Primary Color

Pink

All Seasonal Colors

Blue / Blue-green

Bloom Color

Orange Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions