Graptopetalum Amethystinum - Lavender Pebbles

Graptopetalum Amethystinum, commonly known as Lavender Pebbles or Jewel Leaf Plant, is a captivating succulent prized for its plump, rounded leaves that resemble smooth pebbles . The thick, fleshy leaves range from soft blue-grey to powdery pinkish-lavender, often with a subtle amethyst blush when grown in bright light . This colour-shifting beauty is native to Mexico and forms clumping rosettes, reaching up to 6 inches tall and spreading up to 18 inches wide over time .

A natural powdery coating, called farina, covers the leaves, giving them a soft, matte sheen and protecting them from intense sun. In spring and summer, it produces small, star-shaped flowers with red petals surrounding a yellow centre

LIGHT | Partial sun to shade
COLD TOLERANCE | Hardy to -6°C (20°F) briefly; may show damage
WATER | Water generously when soil is dry.
SOIL PH | Acidic, Alkaline, or Neutral
SOIL TYPE | 50% potting mix 50% non organic material (pumice or perlite).
FERTILIZER | Fish emulsion, kelp solution, worm casting, shrimp compost.
PROPAGATION METHODS | Leaf or stem cuttings
HUMIDITY LEVEL | Low
ACTIVE SEASON | NA

NOTE | N/A

ROOTING CUTTINGS INSTRUCTIONS

1. Take a leaf or stem cutting and allow the cut end to dry and callus for 1–3 days.
2. Insert the cutting into well-draining soil about 1" deep.
3. Water sparingly when the soil is dry.
4. Keep in bright shade during the rooting period.
5. Roots should form within 2–4 weeks.
6. Gradually acclimate to full sun.