Graptopetalum paraguayense
About
Graptopetalum paraguayense is a species of succulent plant in the jade plant family, Crassulaceae, that is native to Tamaulipas, Mexico. Common names include mother-of-pearl-plant and ghost plant. This is not to be confused with Monotropa uniflora which is also referred to as the “Ghost plant”. G. paraguayense has white flowers which have a form of a star. The Graptopetalum paraguayense is called the ghost plant because of the residue on the leaves making it look like a ghost.
- Family
- Crassulaceae
How to use it
The ghost plant is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes due to its striking appearance and low maintenance needs. Its ability to store water makes it an excellent choice for xeriscaping, where water conservation is key.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Graptopetalum paraguayense
- Slug
- graptopetalum-paraguayense
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Genus
- Graptopetalum
- Species
- paraguayense
- Wikidata QID
- Q3574180
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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