×Graptoveria’Margarete Reppin '

Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeNothogenus:×Graptoveria

The hybrid name honorsMrs . Margarete Reppin , an Adelaide collector who pass away in 1995 . Many collector in South Australia have at least one plant in their collection , which came from Margarete . All judge her name " Margaret , " despite the net " e. "

Graptoveria ‘Margarete Reppin’. A plant in bloom.

A plant in bloom. Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

×Graptoveria’Margarete Reppin ' is a loanblend created by Max Holmes of Strathalbyn , South Australia . It results from a crossbreeding betweenGraptopetalum filiferumand×Graptoveria’Titubans ' .

×Graptoveria’Margarete Reppin ' is a vigorous succulent that formsrosettesof many densely pack farewell slant with a slim stage . The rosettes can grow up to 3.6 column inch ( 9 cm ) in diameter and subdivision freely , creating a beautifulclumpwith age . The leave of absence are pale jade green , more or less lustrous , and have whitish edge .

The colorful heyday are adept - shaped , ashen with reddish brown spots and a slightly xanthous center . They appear in branchedinflorescencesin spring . The flower stems bend under the weight of the flush .

Graptoveria ‘Margarete Reppin’. To view of a rosette.

Light:×G.‘Margarete Reppin '   opt full sunlight to partial shade . If you move your plant outside in the spring , do it gradually . The intense good afternoon sun can causesunburn . During the wintertime , when the plant is inside , rate it near the bright window in your home . It will unfold if it does not have enough sunshine .

Soil : This succulent necessitate a potting soil intermixture that enfeeble quickly . Many growerscreate their own mix , but commercial succulent potting mixes will work fine .

Temperature : This flora is atender succulent , which means it must be bring indoors for the winter to endure .   ×G.‘Margarete Reppin '   can withstand temperature as low as 25 ° F ( -3.9 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° C ) .

Graptoveria ‘Margarete Reppin’. A dense clump of rosettes.

lacrimation : Provide restrained amounts of urine from leap to fall . The " soak and dry " method is the preferable docket for watering   ×G.‘Margarete Reppin ' . If you have dish under the peck , empty the weewee briefly . Water your plant just enough to keep it from shriveling during winter .

Fertilizing:×G.‘Margarete Reppin ' grows well without fertilizer but may gain from the extra nutrient . In spring , use a slow - release or a liquified fertilizer diluted 2 to 4 prison term more than common and used less often than advocate .

Repotting : Repot the industrial plant only as involve during spring or former summer when it grows actively . To repot your   ×G.‘Margarete Reppin’,ensure the soil is dry before repotting .

Graptoveria ‘Margarete Reppin’. A rosette with an offset.

generation : This succulent is propagated from leaf or stem cuttings . fountain is the best prison term to take cuttings .

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×G.‘Margarete Reppin ' has no toxic essence reported . It is safe around pets and humans , although it is not advisable to eat up it .

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