Graptoveria Fred Ives’ is a very beautiful evergreen succulent that produces fairly large clumps of rosettes. It has very fleshy bronze pointed leaves with shades of pink that will grow 12 inches wide. A very durable succulent that can also grow fairly tall, reaching 8 inches tall. This succulent is a hybrid to the Graptopetalum paraguayense and Echeveria gibbiflora. It will also change its colors from pink and purple to teal, blue, coral, yellow or even salmon. It changes colors because this succulent has foliage that will change the succulents color depending on the amount of sunlight and water this succulent is getting. 

In the summer, this succulent will produce 1-2 inches long inflorescences with pale yellow flowers and red-orange centers, making this succulent look even more attractive. This succulent also produces offsets, giving you many plants of this succulent. Graptoveria fred ives’ is an ideal succulent for rock gardens, succulent gardens, mediterranean gardens, or plant containers. Truly a very beautiful and stunning succulent plant that will look amazing wherever you decide to grow it.

QUICK FACTS:

Family: Crassulaceae

Genus: X Graptoveria

Can be grown indoors or outdoors

Primary Color: Pink

Secondary Color: Blue / Blue-green, Purple / Black, Orange 

Sunlight: Full sun, partial sun

Measurements: 24 inches tall, 24 inches wide

Cold Hardiness: Zone 9a (Minimum 20° F | -6.7° C)

Not cold hardy

Propagation: Leaves, cuttings

Non toxic to humans and animals

Deer Resistant

Native to Mexico

USE GRAPTOVERIA FRED IVES SOIL

 

 

This soil is the most perfect soil for the Graptoveria Fred Ives. This succulent soil has 2 of the fastest draining ingredients out there sand and perlite. Sand and perlite will protect your Graptoveria Fred Ives from root rot. Root rot is known as the #1 most common reason why a succulent will die and it happens a lot.

This soil will help your Graptoveria Fred Ives grow healthy, happy, and of course protect it from root rot which is much needed. This soil is also loaded with 60+ minerals and nutrients from seaweed fertilizer. Your Graptoveria Fred Ives will grow bigger, faster, and stronger in this soil because it will be absorbing many nutrients from the seaweed in the soil. 

This is amazing soil for your Graptoveria Fred Ives and you should definitely consider it when growing this succulent. Your Graptoveria Fred Ives will just simply love it and will grow super healthy, faster, bigger, and happier when grown in this soil.

 

 

 

WATERING

When it comes to watering your Graptoveria Fred Ives’ you must make sure that the water reaches its roots. Yes, it’s a drought tolerant succulent, but it still needs water to survive and grow healthy. It’s good to use the “soak and dry” method for watering this succulent.

Stick your finger into the soil and if the soil feels very dry then go ahead and give it some water. This is how you usually water succulents, whenever the soil looks or feels very dry then it’s time to water this succulent. It’s the perfect amount of water that will keep this succulent hydrated, and will prevent overwatering, root rot, or even pests infestation. This succulent does go dormant during the summer, so they’ll need to be watered once every 2 weeks. This is very important during the summer and dormancy, you do not want it to get dehydrated. 

 

TEMPERATURE

Graptoveria Fred Ives’ loves and wants to be grown in full sun. Growing this succulent in full sun will allow it to produce its beautiful bright colors. You can also grow it in partial sun but make sure to keep an eye on it to make sure it's growing healthy and happy. 

Graptoveria Fred Ives’ isn’t cold hardy and will die in frost, cold, and freezing temperatures. If you live in an area that gets below 45 degrees then it will need to be moved and grown indoors during the cold winter season. To make this easy, make sure to grow it in a container that can be easily moved inside. It’s truly best to grow this succulent in a container just for this reason so you can easily move it when needed.

 

When growing indoors it will still need sunlight so it can produce its beautiful colors. Make sure it gets good lighting and is grown near a bright window. You can move it back outdoors when the weather gets warmer and of course if you want to.

 

GROWTH CYCLE

 

Graptoveria Fred Ives’ is a very aggressive and a very fast growing succulent. They are known to easily grow and to grow at a very fast rate which is really nice when growing succulents. This succulent does go through a dormancy period and it’s during the summer. In the summer during dormancy intense heat will occur, so the succulent will then start focusing on root development rather than growing. It will take the time to grow its roots stronger and healthier, and it will take less time actually growing bigger. This succulent does this so it can tolerate the heat, the sun, and the drought during the warm summer. During the dormancy period make sure to reduce the watering. The succulent is developing its roots so it’s very important that you limit watering so it can avoid overwatering and root rot. 

PROPAGATION

Graptoveria Fred Ives’ can be propagated by cuttings, offsets, or by leaves! Propagation is very easy and you should definitely try it out!

 

Cuttings

 

Propagating the Graptoveria Fred Ives’ by cuttings is probably the easiest way to propagate this succulent! You just need to gently cut off a stem on the succulent and let it sit out for 2-3 days so a callus forms. After a callus forms then go ahead and plant the cutting in well-draining succulent soil. Grow in full shade for 1 week and then move to full sun. Water when the soil looks or feels very dry.

 

Leaves:

 

Gently twist and pull off a leaf from the succulent. Wait 1-2 days for a callus to form so it can root. Plant in well-drained succulent soil, water when the soil looks or feels very dry. Give it full shade for a week and then full sun. Make sure to use a leaf that is healthy and bright. Also make sure to get a clean cut off from the leaf, making sure no part of the leaf is on the stem.

 

Offsets:

Like cuttings, cut off the offsets using clippers. Let them form a callus by letting them sit out for 2-3 days. Once a callus forms then plant them in well-draining succulent soil. After that water when the soil looks or feels very dry, and give it full shade for a week and then full sun.

For more information and a complete guide on how to propagate succulents, check out our article on it!

Graptoveria Fred Ives’ is a very easy succulent to grow and care for! You shouldn’t have any problems when growing this succulent and you should be able to grow a healthy and beautiful one! We hope the information we provided helps you grow healthy and beautiful Graptoveria Fred Ives’ succulents.

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