Superbum, also known as Ghost Plant or Beautiful Graptopetalum, is an evergreen perennial succulent commonly grown as a houseplant. Gray, lavender, and pink-toned rosettes reach up to 5" in diameter, while yellow and red flowers bloom on multi-branched stems in late winter or early spring. This variety has thicker stems and wider rosettes than Pentandrum. With minimal water Superbum flourishes in full sun, loves warm climates (zone 10), and excels indoors. This succulent is a fantastic addition to rock gardens, mixed containers, and houseplant collections. Overwinter outdoor containers indoors. Plant alongside Paraguayense for a striking contrast.
Superbum Selling Tips
Sell Superbum to customers looking for a low-maintenance succulent to give to a friend, plant in a rock garden, or add to a houseplant collection. This variety offers gray-lavender to pink rosettes up to 5" wide on thick woody stems. Red and yellow flowers bloom on 2' multi-branched stems in late winter or early spring. With only occasional watering, Superbum flourishes in full sun. Overwinter Ghost Plant outdoors in zone 10, or bring containers indoors in cold climates. Graptopetalum makes a lovely evergreen houseplant, and this traditional cultivar is an obvious addition to any collection.
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 Superbum, 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
Red and yellow 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 Superbum 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 Superbum Quick Reference Guide
| 4 Inch crop time | 7-9 Weeks |
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| Bloom Period | Spring, Winter |
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| Color | Yellow, red |
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| Habit | Compact |
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| Height | 6 inches |
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| Light | Full Sun |
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| Minimum Temp | 58 |
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| Perennial Zone | 10-12 |
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| Water Needs | Light |
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| Patented Plant | No |
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