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Graptopetalum paraguayense
Also called Mother Of Pearl Plant, Ghost Plant
Graptopetalum paraguayense is a spreading, creeping succulent from Tamaulipas, Mexico, with pale grey-green leaves coated in a powdery bloom that gives it a ghostly look. It is easy to grow in dry, well-drained conditions and is readily propagated from leaves or stems.
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.
This hardy plant stands temperatures down to −10 °C. If it is sheltered from rain and too much humidity, it is easy to grow in temperate climates. It is readily propagated by cutting leaves or stems. It supports both full sun and partial shade. Watering should be avoided in the event of excessive heat. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Plants of this species are a functional food, being used as edible vegetables. This species is also valued for its antihypertensive and hepatoprotective activities in traditional Taiwanese and Chinese medicine.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
