• Photo of Graptopetalum paraguayense (Graptopetalum paraguayenses)

Plant Profile: Graptopetalum paraguayense

Names

Ghost Plant, Mother of Pearl

  • Photo of Graptopetalum paraguayense (Graptopetalum paraguayenses)

Phonetic Spelling:grap-toh-PET-al-um par-uh-gway-EN-say

Genus:Graptopetalum

Species:paraguayense

Family:Crassulaceae

The Ghost Plant, a succulent originating from Mexico, features pointed leaves that are a striking blend of white and green.

Graptopetalum paraguayense Feature Summary

Graptopetalum paraguayense Image Gallery

Tags

#non-toxic for horses
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats

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Graptopetalum paraguayense Feature Summary

Whole Plant Traits
Houseplant
Succulent
Leaves
Landscape
Container
Houseplants

Graptopetalum paraguayense Attributes

Graptopetalum paraguayense: Country Or Region Of Origin

Mexico

Graptopetalum paraguayense: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Graptopetalum paraguayense Whole Plant Traits

Graptopetalum paraguayense: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Graptopetalum paraguayense Leaves

Graptopetalum paraguayense: Leaf Color

spa
Green
spa
White

Graptopetalum paraguayense: Leaf Type

Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple

Graptopetalum paraguayense: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Graptopetalum paraguayense: Leaf Feel

Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy

Graptopetalum paraguayense Stem

Graptopetalum paraguayense: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Graptopetalum paraguayense Landscape

Graptopetalum paraguayense: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland