Last updated on August 25th, 2023 at 12:36 pm
Graptoveria debbie is a very popular succulent that has really grown in popularity over the recent years. It’s an easy-to-grow plant and it also looks great as well for either indoor or outdoor use. The leaves are green with white stripes, giving this amazing appearance of snow on top of the plants! Because they do look so great, graptoveria debbie is often used in floral arrangements.
I love graptoverias. They are such an interesting plant because they come in all sorts of colors and patterns. When I first got into graptopetalum care, I was a little intimidated by them at first but it turns out that they are one of the more easy succulents to grow!
This graptoveria is very unique because it has a graptopetalum pattern instead of the usual leafy graptoveria. I love when you can see through to the plant’s roots!
The leaves are long and thin with silver stripes running down them from the center point outward, and their patterns range anywhere from white to light pink.
Graptoverias are often called graptopetalum, and they are in the Aizoaceae family of plants which includes gems such as sedums and echeveria. They get their name from how closely they resemble grapta (Greek for “basket”).
One thing to note about graptoveria debbie is that they are native to North and South America, which means that grapta, over time, have been naturally selected for drought tolerance. These plants can take long periods of drought without losing their leaves or succulence!
Graptoveria debbie propagation
The graptoveria debbie is a succulent that can be propagated by division. This is done in the same way as other graptopetalums, but it has been shown to have more difficulty rooting than others. The graptoveria should be divided with care, and then planted up into its own pot of cacti and succulent soil mix.
How to propagate
- Take cuttings from graptoveria debbie, remove the lower leaves and leave only the succulent parts.
- The potting mix should be a cactus soil that has no perlite or vermiculite because these can cause overwatering.
- Make sure to have pots ready for your graptveria as it can take a long time for graptoveria debbie plant to root.
- Put the graptveria in water and leave it until it is fully submerged then submerge again, this will help soak up excess moisture.
- Insert the cutting into the potting mix to ensure that there are no air bubbles between graptveria roots and the potting mix.
- Put graptoveria in a bright spot that has indirect sunlight or shade from direct sunlight to prevent burn marks on leaves and plant stem.
Graptoveria debbie care
Light Requirements
Graptoveria debbie is an easy to grow, low-maintenance succulent that will thrive with as much sun exposure as possible. It performs best in bright indirect light and can tolerate some direct sunlight but it should be protected from intense heat or cold.
Soil/potting mix
The graptoveria debbie is a succulent that can thrive in different types of soil. The most important thing to remember when planting your graptopetalum is to not use any type of fertilizer or nutrients other than water for the first four months, and do not overwater them during this time as well.
Graptoverias like to live in well-drained soil, so during re-potting, remove any unhealthy roots and try to use fresh potting mix.
Watering
The graptoveria debbie will only need to be watered once a week. Make sure that you do not overwater them, but also make sure they are getting enough water in order for them to survive and thrive! After four months of being planted into the soil, it’s important to start adding fertilizers or nutrients every three weeks – I recommend using a water-soluble fertilizer.
Fertilizing
Graptoverias need to be fertilized every two weeks (or more) during the spring and summer when they are actively growing. As a general rule, graptoveria debbie likes higher nitrogen content fertilizer rather than high phosphorous or potassium levels because it is easier for them to break down in their root systems.
Temperature
Graptoverias prefer a warm temperature range of about 80 degrees Fahrenheit to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (27.21-35.56 Celsius). If they are too cool, they will go dormant and will not produce flowers or new leaves
Humidity
Graptoverias prefer a humidity level of about 40 to 60%. If they are too dry, they will not produce flowers or new leaves.
Pruning
Graptoverias need to be pruned periodically. They like a lot of air circulation, so keep them trimmed back and remove any dead leaves or flowers
Repotting
Graptoverias need to be re-potted yearly. They will become potbound and their roots may start to suffocate, which can lead to the plant’s death. The graptopetalums are a bit more forgiving so you’ll only want to repot them every two years.
When you’re re-potting graptoverias, it’s usually best to use a pot with the same diameter and depth as its original container. If you have no idea what size that is, try taking some measurements of your current graptopetalum pot before buying a new one at the store so that it is the same size.
Graptoverias like to be re-potted in a pot where the roots will have plenty of room to grow and spread out, so use a larger container than you think is necessary for them.
Where to grow
Graptoveria debbie grows best in sunny, well-drained areas. If they are growing too close to each other or not receiving enough sunlight it will be difficult for them to flower.
Toxicity
Graptoverias are not poisonous to humans or pets.
Pests and diseases
Graptoverias are susceptible to infestation from aphids, thrips, and mealybugs. They can also be plagued by root rot or leaf blight.
Examples of pests:
Aphid – a sap-sucking insect that leaves small green droplets on the plant surface while feeding (usually in the summer months)
Thrips – a small, winged insect that’s hard to find and can cause considerable leaf damage.
Mealybugs – an insect pest with large waxy white colonies on the plant surface (usually found during winter).
Examples of diseases:
Root rot – Graptoverias are susceptible to root rot.
Leaf blight – They can be plagued by leaf blight or tip dieback disease (bacterial wilt that attacks the plant’s roots, stems, and leaves).
