Graptopetalum mendozae
 
Origin: Northern Veracruz, Mexico
 
A really cute and beautiful plant, miniature in size and branching to form attractive rounded clusters. This species is known from Mexico where they are found growing on volcanic outcrops in northern Veracruz. Easy-growing and cute plant worth cultivating.
 
Plant size: Well established branched plants, grown in 7 cm pots are offered.
 
About Graptopetalum
 
Graptopetalum, or also known as Leatherpetals, is a small genus of about 19 species, mainly known from Mexico and also in Arizona, southern USA. They are easy-growing, leaf-succulents, ranging from small compact and tiny clustering plants to larger species with a stemmed or even shrubby habit. There is an array of leaf colour, shapes and sizes making them very attractive container and garden plants.

Caring for your Graptopetalum
 
Pot: Graptopetalum does very well in containers or in the garden or rockery. They do well in mixed planted containers.
 
Soil: The plants are very willing and can adapt to most soils, a well-drained growing medium with some organic matter works best.
 
Light: The brighter the light the more colourful your plant will be. Although Graptopetalum will grow  indoors, they prefer bright light conditions and should be keft close to a bright window.
 
Water: Graptopetalum are drought hardy plants when well established, but they will grow their best with weekly watering, depending on your growing conditions.