×Graptoveria 'Fantôme'
Also known as: Fantome
'Fantôme' — a large ghost-pale Graptoveria that can reach 25 cm across, one of the biggest pastel hybrids in cultivation. It comes from Garden hybrid, stays around Large rosette 15–25 cm, and tolerates USDA 9b–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Graptoveria
- Origin: Garden hybrid
- Mature size: Large rosette 15–25 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Graptoveria
- Origin
- Garden hybrid
- Mature size
- Large rosette 15–25 cm
- Growth habit
- Big pale rosettes thickening on stout stems
- Leaf colour
- Ghostly grey-lavender with thick farina
- Flower colour
- Pale yellow
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Fantome
About the ×Graptoveria 'Fantôme'
'Fantôme' — a large ghost-pale Graptoveria that can reach 25 cm across, one of the biggest pastel hybrids in cultivation.
Care and cultivation
Graptoverias combine Echeveria colour with Graptopetalum toughness. Grow them in your sunniest spot with a gritty mix and water only when dry. Their thick stems eventually sprawl — behead and re-root to reset the rosette, and the beheaded stem will sprout new heads. Light: Bright light with direct sun for pastel colour. Water: Soak-and-dry; drought-tolerant. Use a Gritty mineral mix.
Description
×Graptoveria 'Fantôme' is a Graptoveria succulent from Garden hybrid. 'Fantôme' — a large ghost-pale Graptoveria that can reach 25 cm across, one of the biggest pastel hybrids in cultivation.
Identification
Look for: Ghostly grey-lavender with thick farina leaves in a Large rosette 15–25 cm form. Also answers to Fantome. The genus is Graptoveria, which already narrows down the care requirements considerably. Nickname: 'Fantome'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water my ×Graptoveria 'Fantôme'?
Soak-and-dry; drought-tolerant. Always let the soil dry completely between waterings, and water less in winter when growth slows.
How much light does ×Graptoveria 'Fantôme' need?
Bright light with direct sun for pastel colour. If the plant stretches or loses colour, it needs more light.
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Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the ×Graptoveria 'Fantôme', supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.