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Graptopetalum paraguayense (Ghost Plant)

Graptopetalum paraguayense is a clump-forming succulent commonly known as Ghost Plant or Mother-of-Pearl Plant. The leaves are thick and grayish-white, with a tint of pale purple when consistently exposed to sun. The leaves also have a slight fold in the middle and pointy at the tips. Its leaves and stems also have farina (or epicuticular wax), a protective powdery coating of wax. Graptopetalum paraguayense produces white, star-shaped flowers with red spots. In the Philippines, Ghost Plant is commonly mistaken with Ghosty (one of its hybrid). Subspecies and Hybrids of Graptopetalum paraguayense: Graptopetalum paraguayense subsp. bernalense Graptopetalum paraguayense f. variegata Graptopetalum 'Purple Haze' ( Graptopetalum paraguayense x Graptopetalum superbum ) xGraptosedum 'Bronze' ( Graptopetalum paraguayense x Sedum stahlii ) xGraptosedum California Sunset 캘리포니아 선셋 ( Graptopetalum paraguayense x Sedum adolphi ) xGraptosedum 'Gaëlle-Aline' 가엘 알린느 (Graptop

Echeveria 'Bella Rouge'

Echeveria 'Bella Rouge' seems to be a hybrid with Echeveria nodulosa, where it seems to inherit its chiseled leaf markings and red spots on edges and surface of the leaves itself. The chiseled look of the leaves seems to resemble the chiseled form of Echeveria xihuensis as well. It has a short flower stalk that splits into multiple branches. The bracts are large so they are good for leaf propagation. Tip: Bracts are the leaves on the flower stalk. More details: Bella Rouge on Cerriscapades

Sempervivum tectorum var. calcareum 'Greenii'

Sempervivum tectorum var. calcareum  'Greenii' mat-forming succulent with densely-packed rosettes. Leaves are gray-green to blue-gray, with deep red or maroon pointed tips. Other synonyms and names: Sempervivum calcareum 'Greenii', Sempervivum tectorum  'Greenii' Flower stalks are thick and rises from the center of the rosette. The flowers of Sempervivum tectorum 'Greenii' are pinkish and star-shaped. Sempervivum tectorum  var. calcareum  'Greenii' is a cultivar of Sempervivum calcareum . More details: Greenii in WoS , Greenii in Annie's Annuals

Sedum adolphii 'Firestorm'

Sedum adolphii 'Firestorm' is a trailing succulent known for its red margins on its leaves. Flowers are white and star-shaped. Sedum adolphii 'Firestorm' is an Altman Plants selection of Sedum adolphii. More details: Firestorm in WoS

Echeveria 'Salsa Verde'

Echeveria ‘Salsa Verde’ is a hybrid of Echeveria longissima x Echeveria canaliculata created by C.H. Uhl. The leaves of this Echeveria are pointy and in dark green color, while the underside of the leaves are in deep red color.  More Details: Salsa Verde on Surreal Succulents