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Ghost Plant

Graptopetalum Paraguayense

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Overview

Graptopetalum paraguayense, commonly known as the Ghost Plant, is a succulent that boasts rosettes with a unique, pearl-like hue. This drought-tolerant beauty thrives in USDA zones 7b to 11 and requires well-draining soil. With full sun to partial shade, it can spread 20-24 inches wide and grow up to 12 inches tall. The Ghost Plant adds a touch of iridescence to rockeries and containers.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 9–10Type Succulent

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — commonly known as Ghost Plant; succulent with white blooms, image 86

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Succulent
Family: Crassulaceae

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Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — is a versatile and intriguing succulent that makes for a captivating addition to any landscape design, image 107

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — creating a spectacular ground cover or a charming addition to rock gardens and container plantings; the, image 93

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — the Ghost Plant is extremely low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established; succulent for full, image 109

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — is a succulent that boasts rosettes with a unique; it's essential to provide the Ghost Plant with, image 42

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — succulent with white blooms

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — It's essential to provide the Ghost Plant with limited water; flower enthusiasts will appreciate the, image 111

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — commonly known as the Ghost Plant; with full sun to partial shade, it can spread 20-24 inches wide and, image 81

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — at least 6 hours of daylight are optimal for its growth and coloration; is a versatile and intriguing, image 90

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — With full sun to partial shade, it can spread 20-24 inches wide and grow up to 12 inches tall

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — commonly known as the Ghost Plant; with full sun to partial shade, it can spread 20-24 inches wide and, image 121

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — adding a subtle burst of color to the landscape; is a succulent that boasts rosettes with a unique, image 75

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — the Ghost Plant can seamlessly blend with a variety of textures and color palettes; the Ghost Plant is, image 56

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — The leaves boast a unique; creating a spectacular ground cover or a charming addition to rock gardens, image 108

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — With full sun to partial shade, it can spread 20-24 inches wide and grow up to 12 inches tall; the Ghost, image 84

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — The Ghost Plant adds a touch of iridescence to rockeries and containers

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — Flower enthusiasts will appreciate the delicate yellow blooms that emerge in spring; adding a subtle, image 74

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — the Ghost Plant is extremely low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established; succulent for full, image 69

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — commonly known as Ghost Plant

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — white flowers in the garden

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — succulent with white blooms; at least 6 hours of daylight are optimal for its growth and coloration, image 119

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — creating a spectacular ground cover or a charming addition to rock gardens and container plantings; the leaves boast

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — commonly known as the Ghost Plant; with full sun to partial shade, it can spread 20-24 inches wide and, image 41

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — creating a spectacular ground cover or a charming addition to rock gardens and container plantings; the, image 53

Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — succulent with white blooms; at least 6 hours of daylight are optimal for its growth and coloration, image 79

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