Care and Propagation Information
General Care for Graptopetalum superbum
Graptopetalum superbum is an easy-to-care-for succulent, perfect for beginners and indoor growing It is fast-growing, doing well in container gardens or even terrariums.
Watering
Graptopetalum superbum has typical watering needs for a succulent. It's best to use the “soak and dry” method, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
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Where to Plant
Superbum is not cold-hardy, so if you live in a zone that gets colder than 30° F (-1.1° C), it's best to plant this succulent in a container that can be brought indoors. It does well in full to partial sun.
Plant in an area of your garden that gets 6 hours of sunlight a day. If planting indoors, place in a room that gets a lot of sunlight, such as near a southern-facing window (if you're in the Northern Hemisphere).
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How to Propagate Graptopetalum superbum
Graptopetalum superbum can be propagated from stem cuttings or leaves.
Cuttings
To grow Graptopetalum superbum from cuttings, use a sterile, sharp knife or pair of scissors. Remove a rosette from main plant, and allow it to callous for several days before placing it on well-draining soil. Water whenever the soil has dried out completely.
Leaves
To propagate superbum from leaves, gently twist the leaf from the stem. Be sure that the leaf you get is a “clean pull,” where no part of the leaf is left on the stem. This will give you a better chance of successful propagation.
Allow the leaf to callous over for a day or two before placing it on well-draining soil.
