×Graptophytum’Amphitryon ' is an attractivehybridthat has been grow for a prospicient fourth dimension . It ’s very wanton to care for and does n’t require much care .
×Graptophytum’Amphitryon '
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeNothogenus:×Graptophytum
Private collection, Manila, Philippines. Photo by Argie Salango. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The hybrid name " Amphitryon " refers to the case in Grecian mythology , who was the husband of Alcmene , the stepfather of Heracles , and the Word of Alcaeus , magnate of Tiryns in Argolis .
×Graptophytum’Amphitryon ' is an intergeneric loanblend that ensue from a cross betweenGraptopetalum amethystinumandPachyphytum glutinicaule . The hybridizer is unnamed .
×Graptophytum’Amphitryon ' is a succulentshrubletthat class elongatedrosettesof thick leaves at the tips of the stems . It has inherited the wooden-headed leaves from its parent and the slightly glutinous stems fromPachyphytum glutinicaule . The theme are erect , branch , and can grow up to 8 inch ( 20 atomic number 96 ) long . The leave are bluish - unripened with a lilac tinge and covered with a mulct , waxy prime that rubs off when touched .
Private collection, Bangalore, India. Photo by Kashif Taher. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
During saltation and summer , ×Graptophytum’Amphitryon ' produces attractive flowers with pinkpetalsandsepalsthe same color as the leaves . The flowers look on arching stalks that rear about 8 inches ( 20 atomic number 96 ) above thefoliage .
Light : For optimum emergence , choose a location that pick up full sunlight . It will also raise in partial shade but with slimly gangling result . Indoors , keep it near a sunny window .
Soil:×Graptophytum’Amphitryon ' ask good drain to keep a healthy radical system . Choose a well - draining grime and a jackpot with drain muddle for container growth .
Private collection, Bangalore, India. Photo by Kashif Taher. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Temperature : This works will do well in summertime weather , but its most active development occurs in spring and fall . ×Graptophytum’Amphitryon ' can withstand temperature as low as 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , 30 ° F to 50 ° F ( -1.1 ° C to 10 ° C ) .
tearing : Outdoors , growing in full Sunday , will revalue a weekly lachrymation in summer . However , when the weather cools in spring and fall , lachrymation should be slim down to about every 10 to 14 days . Rather than giving the potted industrial plant small splashes of pee here and there , give it a upright soaking until water run out of the drainage hole , then waitress for the soil to dry out totally before irrigate again . In winter , water the plant just enough to keep the leaves from shrink .
fertilise : Apply fertilizer during the active grow season to promote healthy ontogeny , including flower production . A piddle - soluble plant food diluted to half - strength is suitable and commonly used .
Private collection, Manila, Philippines. Photo by Argie Salango. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Repotting:×Graptophytum’Amphitryon ' does not want frequent repotting . When it has outgrow its container , repot it in wise , well - drain soil in a pot that is slimly large than the old one . Give it a hebdomad or so to adjust before watering .
extension : A dim-witted way to propagate this plant is by root cuttings , although it can also be done using leafage cuttings . Even a leaf that falls off can quickly rout below the parent plant and bring out a young rosette . It is best to take cuttings during the leaping and summertime time of year .
Learn more atHow to raise and Care for Graptopetalum .
×Graptophytum’Amphitryon ' is generally non - toxic to humans and brute .
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