Graptosedum Ghosty: Care and Propagation Guide

Graptosedum Ghosty is a succulent that has a distinct appearance due to its red leaves. The rosettes grow from the base and have a bunch of leaves that grow upward.

These leaves are faded green in color. The leaves are thick and wide in between, with a tip at the top.

A tinge of red overshadows the greenish color. This succulent is a hybrid between Graptopetalum and Sedum. They can grow up to a height of 12 inches tall and 4 inches wide.

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Graptosedum Ghosty Succulent Care Guide

Light

Graptosedum Ghosty succulent requires a substantial amount of light in order to thrive. They should receive at least four to five hours of bright, direct light on a daily basis. Placing your plant outdoors during the summer months will help it to thrive.

Graptosedum Ghosty succulent that does not receive enough light will become elongated and leggy, often ‘reaching’ towards the closest source of light. It is also unlikely that they will flower. If you have your plant on a windowsill, turn the plant occasionally to ensure that all sides of your plant get enough sun.

On the other hand, too many hours of intense, direct sunlight can result in sunburn.

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Watering

Graptosedum Ghosty, like most succulents, does not require much water as they store water in their fleshy leaves. Wait until the soil has dried out completely before watering your plant, and then give it a good watering, making sure the excess water drains out from the pot.

If you water too much or too little, your Graptosedum Ghosty succulent will start to wilt, wrinkle, or drop leaves. However, it is better to err on the side of under-watering, as they can quickly succumb to root rot if overwatered. With that in mind, Graptosedum Ghosty should never be kept in damp soil.

When watering Graptosedum Ghosty, always water the soil directly and avoid allowing water to sit on the rosette of the succulent as this can lead to rot and fungal disease.

During the spring and summer, this succulent will need to be watered more frequently than it will in the winter.

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Soil

Graptosedum Ghosty succulent requires a well-draining, porous growing medium to help keep excess moisture away from the roots. Standard soil for cactus potting is sufficient for this succulent, which can be found at most nurseries and garden centers.

If growing in containers, make sure there are drainage holes in the bottom to allow water to drain from the soil. Soil that is constantly damp or doesn’t drain well will result in root rot.

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Climate

Graptosedum Ghosty thrives in hot, dry conditions. For the most part, they do not tolerate cold temperatures or cold drafts well and too much humidity can lead to root rot. Graptosedum Ghosty grows well indoors in average room conditions with around 40% – 50% humidity.

During the spring and summer months, your indoor Graptosedum Ghosty succulent needs temperatures of between 65 and 80°F (18 – 27°C). During the winter, a few degrees lower will be ideal. Outdoors, this succulent loves warm summers of at least 19°C or 20°C.

Fertilizing

Generally, fertilizing is not a requirement for Graptosedum Ghosty succulent as they are accustomed to growing in nutrient-poor soil, which makes them susceptible to fertilizer burn if over-fertilized.

However, if you want to encourage healthy growth, you can use a cactus or succulent fertilizer or low-nitrogen mix that has been diluted 3 or 4 times more than the recommended dose.

Only feed a small amount every 2 or 3 weeks during the spring and summer months which is their active growing period.

Potting and Repotting

When choosing a pot or container to grow a Graptosedum Ghosty in, it is important to choose the right size. As a rule of thumb for all succulents, choose a pot that is slightly larger than the root ball. This helps to ensure the soil doesn’t stay too damp.

Graptosedum Ghosty does not require frequent repotting and should only be repotted once they have outgrown their previous container. To repot a Graptosedum Ghosty succulent, ensure that the soil is completely dry before removing it from its potting container. Repotting in the spring is usually recommended as the plant will be entering into its active growing period.

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Propagating Graptosedum Ghosty

Graptosedum Ghosty propagates mainly through offsets, leaf cuttings, and seeds. A mature plant will produce offsets from its main stem, which can be separated and propagated as a separate plant. Alternatively, it can be propagated through leaf cuttings.

If the succulent has already formed several rosettes, it is particularly easy to propagate. All you have to do is cut off the rosettes. The offshoots should be at least two centimeters in diameter.

The best time to cut off the rosettes is May. Dig up the plant, shake off the substrate and pluck apart the individual rosettes. Then plant them again separately.

If you are using leaves or cuttings, ensure that you cut them from a mature plant. Keep some of the roots intact with the leaf clusters. You should let the stem cuttings or leaf clusters rest and dry for a few days so that they can become ready for planting. The cuttings might swell up a bit as well.

Then, prepare a pot or container and fill it with the soil mix. Sow the seeds, leaves or cuttings into the soil. Lightly water the plant without overdoing it. Keeping the soil moist enough will be sufficient in the beginning.

For the leaves and cuttings, the roots will grow out within a couple of weeks and develop into tiny plants. The seeds might take a bit longer than that to germinate.

You can then go on to carry out the regular care requirements. Once the plant grows big enough, you can repot it carefully into a larger container.