Graptoveria Hybrid Fred Ives offers purple and pink rosettes, which vary to blue, green, purple, red, and orange as the plant matures and receives varied temperatures, sunlight, and water. This nearly-variegated succulent is an attractive, low-maintenance groundcover in frost-free climates. It also excels in sunny windowsills year-round or over the winter in cold areas. This plant is nearly impossible to kill and simple to propagate, making it a fantastic gift or addition to any houseplant collection. Fred Ives sends up stems with coral-colored flowers in spring. Slow-growing rosettes can reach 12" in diameter, and arching stems reach 6-10".
Graptoveria Hybrid Fred Ives Selling Tips
Sell Graptoveria Hybrid Fred Ives to customers looking for a low-maintenance succulent as a gift, for a rock garden, or to add to a houseplant collection. Fred Ives is a stunning variety with multi-hued rosettes that can reach up to 12" in diameter. Colors range from a typical purple and pink to blue, green, purple, red, and orange as the plant matures and experiences varying heat, light, and moisture conditions. Coral-colored flowers bloom in spring. Graptoveria Hybrid Fred Ives flourishes in full sun, sending out new rosettes with ease. Overwinter this plant outdoors in zone 9 or bring containers indoors in cold climates. Graptoveria makes a lovely evergreen houseplant or brings unique visual interest as a groundcover in frost-free areas. One of the hardest succulents to kill, this cultivar is a perfect gift for someone who doesn't typically have a green thumb.
Coach Your Customer
1. Plant in well-draining peat, sand, and perlite mixture in full sun.
2. Water thoroughly and allow the soil to dry completely before watering again.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Graptoveria Hybrid Fred Ives, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container or three liners per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained mix of peat, sand, and perlite with a pH of 5.5-6.0, EC (2:1) of .40-.60, low feed (100-150 ppm N), and temperatures of 65-72. Pinching may promote branching but will delay finishing time. Supply 5,000-7,500 foot candles of light. Water thoroughly 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
Coral colored flowers bloom in 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 Graptoveria Hybrid Fred Ives Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container or three liners per 10-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.
Graptoveria Hybrid Fred Ives Quick Reference Guide
| 4 Inch crop time | 10-14 Weeks |
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| 10 Inch crop time | 16-20 Weeks |
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| Bloom Period | Spring |
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| Color | Coral |
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| Habit | Cascading, Mounding |
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| Height | 6-10 Inches |
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| Light | Full Sun |
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| Minimum Temp | 58 |
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| Perennial Zone | 9-12 |
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| Water Needs | Light |
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| Patented Plant | No |
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