General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Leaves: Glaucous
Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Summer
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Suitable for miniature gardens
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Leaf
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Jewel Leaf Plant
  • Lavender Pebbles

Photo Gallery
Location: Baja California
Date: 2021-04-06
Red-spotted petals and recurved filaments are characteristic of t
Location: Baja California
Date: 2024-06-11
Location: Baja California
Date: 2024-10-15
Birds eat this plant toward the end of our dry season
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2013-11-26
Location: Baja California
Date: 2021-04-06
Multibranched inflorescence
Location: Baja California
Date: 2021-04-06
1 year old rooted cutting
Location: Baja California
Date: 2020-07-18
50% shade
Location: Baja California
Date: 2020-10-22
Location: Baja California
Date: 2022-04-26

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2017-06-06
Location: Baja California
Date: 2021-04-06
Location: Fairfax, VA | December 2022
Date: 2022-12-28
Location: 98108
Date: 2013-03-21
front center pot
Location: Fairfax, VA | May, 2023
Date: 2023-05-18
Comments:
  • Posted by Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on Jul 17, 2020 6:05 PM concerning plant:
    Rose or pink rosette succulent with extra chunky, glaucous leaves. Rosettes reach up to about 4-6 inches wide and stems may grow to a foot or more in advanced age. Quite variable in terms of flower size and shape. Flowers are whitish yellow with red highlights. This plant can be easily propagated from leaves. Despite the relatively small width of the rosettes, this plant grows a fairly extensive root system, and may enjoy a 3 gallon pot (or larger) once it becomes multiheaded.

    From Durango, Jalisco and Sinaloa, Mexico. This species is a parent of the popular xGraptoveria "Opalina" and "Debbi" (as well as several other attractive hybrids).

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