Graptopetalum Paraguayense 'Ghost Plant' Care & Propagation

[@mariaemauz]

Love your videos, thank you! For me, in Portugal, the paraguayense survived to -5 C both in the greenhouse (not heated) and in the garden. 🙂

[@SucculentGrowingTips]

That is fantastic- thank you so much for your comment, i'll be pinning it so others know too😀So interesting and great to know 💚 When we had about -4 all plants in a greenhouse were fine but the ones that frost settled on got black frostbite. Maybe ours a little more delicate due to warm weather almost all of the time & frost could have been a bit of a shock for them..

[@mariaemauz]

@@SucculentGrowingTips I'm sure it's related to the place they're in. Here, in the north we have very hot summer's (40ºc) and cold winters. the paraguayense prefers winter.But what i've learned this year is that succulents can get frosted inside the greenhouse if there is no tree protection. I have 3 greenhouses in my farm but in 3 different places: the one unprotected with no trees or walls near by suffered a lot!But not the ghost plant.🙃

[@deca717]

I love Ghost Plants. You’re so right, they’re relatively easy to propagate and grow. My mom had several pots of Ghosts around her patio, and also surrounding a large Jade Plant growing from the ground. The Ghosts in the ground have grown larger than the potted ones. This is in zone 9b in Southern California. Last winter it snowed for one morning only-we usually get no snow at all-and the Jades, Ghosts, and Aeoniums came through fine. The temperature was below freezing for only a few hours.

[@SucculentGrowingTips]

It's such an underrated plant and so pretty as well! Someone in the comments said their Ghosts have survived -6C (21F) just fine but it's good to know they will also tolerate some snow. Thank you so much for sharing ☺💚

[@NoTisMeSweenPai]

I've gotten to the point where I view almost any of your plant videos, as its delivered in such a respectable, informative, educative and heartwarming method. Taking meticulous effort to specify personal experiences and those of other people in other regions, is something that is sorely lacking in other channels. Your openness, and accurate information to your environment and personal experiences are invaluable. I often don't own the succulents that you talk about (hopefully one day will) but it is just a great, calming, even entertaining to watch and learn about all things succulents, and slowly build up my own knowledge. Thank you 😁

[@SucculentGrowingTips]

Oh my gosh- thank you so much, you have no idea how much you made my day with this kind comment 🥺❤ It's been a bit tough with youtube recently as they don't show my videos very much anymore and it's taken a bit of hit to my confidence so thank you ☺

[@NoTisMeSweenPai]

@@SucculentGrowingTips That would be a massive disservice honestly. At least for me, I get one recommended video from your channel daily. I hope this slump in the algorithm washes over soon, people deserve to see proper researched and well delivered videos like yours.😤🙂

[@danielsanders609]

Was just given some cuttings today. Such a beautiful plant. Thanks for the tips and content. 😊

[@SucculentGrowingTips]

That's fantastic! 😀There's nothing like watching them grow from just a little cutting 💚

[@rosalynharris1808]

Very informative! Answered most of my questions about Ghost plant! thank you so much for your info!

[@SucculentGrowingTips]

Thank you- so glad it helped 🙂

[@franckelatter9829]

I like your video as they are so informative

[@SucculentGrowingTips]

Thank you so much🙂💚

[@rosalynharris1808]

good video!

[@SucculentGrowingTips]

Thank you 🙂💚

[@violetsimmonsbrain]

Question! I waited until the leaves were soft before watering, but it dropped a lot of leaves. So I have watered it even less, though the leaves are soft and thinner than they were when I purchased. It’s outside in the heat with ~5 hours of morning sun. With other succulents, I water when the leaves become soft or wrinkly. This plant seems to drop leaves when I water so I’m not sure what it needs?!

[@SucculentGrowingTips]

Ok, so this is a bit of a prickly topic as my advice contradicts the popular opinion (please bear in mind that the following is my personal opinion)😅- i'm aware that a lot of people advise to wait until leaves wrinkle but, in my experience, it can lead to some succulents (not all though) dropping leaves. It's kind of a stress response to being a bit too dry and can be made worse at certain times of the year, especially when also hot. Personally, i water mine when the potting mix dries up and tend not to wait for leaves to go wrinkly. I have a video that talks about this in a bit more detail (below). Hope this helps 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep-7gputeKyJmassi=v2IjW-FVyqVLjIb5

[@judywaybright6227]

I hav one of these I THINK....need dome additional info if poss. I want to keep it indoors...what additional info wld i need to do...

[@SucculentGrowingTips]

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news but this particular plant may not be the best choice to grow indoors unless you have a large, super bright & sunny window. But even then it may struggle and stretch towards the light. You could also use plant growing lights to help it survive better inside. Though its up to you- you can try and see how it goes. Sun lovers like the Paraguayense usually start going a bit funny after about 2 weeks inside and if it does, you can always pop it back outside. Hope this helps..

[@kimberlycornelius7911]

Please add cicadidas as a pest in NC they mowed mine done