How to grow and care for Graptopetalum rusbyi (Greene) Rose
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Graptopetalum rusbyi (Greene) Rose, San francisco river leatherpetal
Graptopetalum rusbyi (Greene) Rose 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Crassulaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
It originates from the Northern Hemisphere and southern Africa, meaning it mostly grew in dry climates.
👀 Characteristics details
It has succulent leaves that store water in both the leaves and stem, giving it the ability to withstand dry environments.
🌿 Photosynthesis
They use CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) photosynthesis, common in desert plants. This means they close their stomata during the day to minimize water loss and carry out photosynthesis at night. It's best to water them at night. However, they are sensitive to overwatering, so they should be kept in a well-ventilated environment without excess moisture.
water
How to water Graptopetalum rusbyi (Greene) Rose
How often should I water?
check Graptopetalum rusbyi (Greene) Rose Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Graptopetalum rusbyi (Greene) Rose need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Graptopetalum rusbyi (Greene) Rose likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Graptopetalum rusbyi (Greene) Rose at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Graptopetalum rusbyi (Greene) Rose prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Graptopetalum rusbyi (Greene) Rose is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Saxifragales, Family: Crassulaceae, Genus: Graptopetalum, Species: Graptopetalum rusbyi
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Graptopetalum |
| Species | Graptopetalum rusbyi |
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