Graptopetalum Murasaki, also known as Ghost Plant, is an evergreen perennial succulent commonly grown as a houseplant. This variety offers unique pastel pink, lilac, and blue-toned rosettes whose rounded upright habit reach 3-4" wide. Pink flowers bloom on tall stems, which grow from the middle of the rosettes. This plant's powdery appearance and striking color create a unique addition to houseplant collections and pair well in mixed containers with dark red or green succulents. With minimal water, Murasaki flourishes in full sun or bright indirect light. This plant loves warm climates (zone 10) and excels indoors, making a lovely addition to a rock garden, succulent mixed container, or houseplant collection. Overwinter outdoor containers indoors. Plant alongside Macdougalii for a striking contrast.
Graptopetalum Murasaki Selling Tips
Sell Graptopetalum Murasaki to customers looking for a low-maintenance succulent to give to a friend, plant in a rock garden, or add to a houseplant collection. Murasaki offers unique pink, lilac, and blue foliage rosettes 3-4" wide and pink flowers on 6-8" tall stems. With only occasional watering, Graptopetalum Murasaki flourishes in full sun or bright indirect light. Overwinter Ghost Plant outdoors in zone 10 or bring containers indoors in cold climates. Graptopetalum makes a lovely evergreen houseplant, and this cultivar creates vibrant contrasts paired with dark red or green succulents.
Coach Your Customer
1. Plant in well-draining peat, sand, and perlite mixture in full sun.
2. Water deeply, then allow the soil to dry completely before watering again.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Graptopetalum Murasaki, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container or three liners per 1-gallon container. Use a well-drained mix of peat, sand, and perlite with a pH of 5.6-6.2, EC of .25-.50, low feed (75-125 ppm N), daytime temperatures of 68-85, and nighttime temperatures between 58-75. Pinching may promote branching but will delay finishing time. Supply 5,000-7,500 foot candles of light. Water deeply and then allow the soil to dry completely before watering again. With no overwatering, any disease is rare among this plant. You may see aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.
Flowering
Pink flowers bloom on long stems in late winter or early spring.
Pinching
Pinching can promote branching but delays finish time.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow around the base of each plant and to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see aphids, mealybugs, or spider mites.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease. Do not overwater. Allow the soil to dry out completely between watering.
Planting Graptopetalum Murasaki Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container or three liners per 6-inch or 8-inch container. Use a well-drained mix of peat, sand, and perlite and completely bury the ellepot in the center or equally space in the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Graptopetalum Murasaki Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time | 7-9 Weeks |
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Bloom Period | Spring, Winter |
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Color | Pink |
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Habit | Upright |
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Height | 6-8 inches |
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Light | Bright Indirect/Filtered, Full Sun |
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Minimum Temp | 58 |
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Perennial Zone | Zones 10 |
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Water Needs | Light |
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Patented Plant | No |
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