Description
| Common Name | Ghost plant |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 6 inch |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Spring and Summer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting And Care
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Sunlight:
Keep the plant in a Natural indirect bright light/Artificial bright light area.
Protect the Money plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.
soil should be well-drained and fertile rich in organic content.
Watering:
Water a plant when the topsoil in the pot (3 to 4 inch) feels dry to touch.
Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.
Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10 am.
Application of Fertilizer:
Apply fertilizer a plant mostly in the spring and early monsoon season.
Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots to the plant can easily uptake the nutrients and moisture.
Repotting:
When a plant outgrows the current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
Do the repotting late evening and keep the plant in a shady area for 2 to 3 days then move the plant to its required light condition.
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Plant Protection:
Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts.
Graptopetalum Macdougallii Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
Keep the plant in Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light.
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Water when topsoil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
| Sunlight | Natural indirect bright light/Artificial bright light |
| Watering | Water a plant when the topsoil in the pot (3 to 4 inches) feels dry to touch.
Do not overwater the plant |
| Soil | Soil should be well-drained and fertile, rich in organic content. |
| Temperature | 15 to 35-degree celsius |
| Fertilizer | Apply organic fertilizers |
Graptopetalum Macdougallii Special Feature
The silvery gray to bluish-green foliage has a pinkish tinge to the edges of the leaves when they are young.
Graptopetalum Macdougallii Uses
Ornamental Use:
- It is one of the excellent ornamental plants
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