Graptopetalum superbum (Kimnach) Acev.-Rosas AGM
Synonyms: Graptopetalum ‘Superbum’, Quetzalcoatlia superba (Kimnach) A.Vázquez & Rosales
Description:
Native to Jalisco, Mexico, this low-growing succulent subshrub grows in seasonally dry tropical habitats. It thrives in full sun and well-drained loam or sandy soils, requiring minimal watering. It forms compact rosettes of fleshy, silvery purple-pink leaves, developing pendant stems and a cascading habit. In spring, it produces star-shaped yellow-white flowers with red-tipped markings and remains evergreen year-round.
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