×Graptoveria 'Opalina'
Also known as: Opalina
'Opalina': thick opal-like leaves in pale blue-white and pink on stout stems. It belongs to the Graptoveria genus, comes from Garden hybrid, stays around Rosette 10–15 cm on thick stems, 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: Rosette 10–15 cm on thick stems
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Graptoveria
- Origin
- Garden hybrid
- Mature size
- Rosette 10–15 cm on thick stems
- Growth habit
- Chunky-leaved rosettes thickening into stems
- Leaf colour
- Opalescent blue-white to pink with farina
- Flower colour
- Yellow-white stars
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Opalina
About the ×Graptoveria 'Opalina'
'Opalina': thick opal-like leaves in pale blue-white and pink on stout stems. A large, architectural Graptoveria that looks sculpted from soapstone.
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 'Opalina' is a Graptoveria succulent from Garden hybrid. 'Opalina': thick opal-like leaves in pale blue-white and pink on stout stems. A large, architectural Graptoveria that looks sculpted from soapstone.
Identification
Look for: Opalescent blue-white to pink with farina leaves in a Rosette 10–15 cm on thick stems form. Also answers to Opalina. The genus is Graptoveria, which already narrows down the care requirements considerably. Nickname: 'Opalina'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water my ×Graptoveria 'Opalina'?
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 'Opalina' 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 'Opalina', supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.