Graptosedum Bronze Delight

A common Graptosedum, Bronze Delight (also known as Vera Higgins) is a fairly easy going succulent. It is a hybrid, a cross between Graptopetalum Paraguayensis and Sedum Stahlii. I have not encountered many pests or fungal issues, its only downfall is it can become a little leggy over time. As it is actively growing in … Read more

Graptosedum Nova

A newer variety of Graptosedum, Nova is very easily propagated from cuttings and is quite the prolific grower. The images below show the difference in form and colour depending on the amount of sun this Graptosedum receives. When placed in less sun the leaves will turn more green, the more sun this succulent receives the … Read more

Graptosedum Francesco Baldi

The most common of all the rosette forming succulents in Queensland, every newbie or oldie has their own Francesco Baldi succulent growing somewhere! This succulent has followed me throughout my life as my Mum always had a lovely potted arrangement and some scattered amongst her garden.  It has to be one of the easiest succulents … Read more

Graptopetalum Superbum

My absolute favourite of all Graptopetalums, Superbum puts on a beautiful display in Spring. She displays multiple flower stems that are thin and spider-web like with tiny red and yellow striped flowers. Flower stems begin to form mid winter but can take up mid spring to form full blooms. Superbum is another thick, fleshy leafed … Read more

Graptopetalum Mendozae

Graptopetalum Mendozae is a small spreading succulent that grows up to 15cm tall and is a great ‘filler’ for any potted arrangement or a smaller gap in any garden. The leaves are plump, greyish in colour with faint lavender to pink flushes when exposed to more sun. Mendozae flowers anytime from mid-winter through to spring, … Read more

Graptopetalum Paraguayense (Ghost Plant)

This Graptopetalum is not to be confused with Graptosedum ‘Ghosty’ as they are very different plants. Graptopetalum Paraguayense is one of the most common rosette forming succulents as it is such a hardy plant, growing in next to nothing (leaf litter, cracks in concrete etc). Ghost Plant is more common in Australia than Graptosedum ‘Ghosty’ – I … Read more