Graptosedum California Sunset

Description

Graptosedum California Sunset, a hybrid of Graptopetalum paraguayense and Sedum adolphii, features rosettes of ovate, fleshy leaves that range from bluish green at the center to various colors ranging from orange to pink to red along the leaf tips. As an added bonus, increased light and cold will turn even greater color hues to create its “California Sunset” name.

This Graptosedum California Sunset grows in trailing, stemmed rosettes. Provide lots of morning sun or good bright light all day long – a sunny windowsill or balcony are great places to put your succulent. With lots of light, the rosettes will attain those beautiful, warm colors, while in low light, it may stay greener, and begin to stretch toward a better source. As compared with other succulents, this is a very quick, simple plant to grow, and the habit works wonderfully as a rock garden plant, as a component of a mixed planting or as a trailing container plant where you can enjoy the cascading rosettes from the side.

California Sunset are easy care once they have been established with their required light and watering and are a great addition for both newbie and experienced growers who wish to introduce a splash of warm colour to their succulent garden.

Key Features

• The Rosettes change color to many variations ranging from blues,greens to oranges,pinks,and reds. 
• Color is more prominent when bright sunlight and cold conditions prevail. 
• This is a fast growing easy to care for succulent than most of the other kinds of.
• Trailing stems, that trail makes it perfect for rockeries, mixed plantings and baskets. 
• Low-water and draught-resistant and loves a well-lit aspect – a bright window, balcony or other well-lit location.
• Easy to care for, friendly for beginners.
• Can sometimes flower in spring with small white, starry blooms.

Care at a Glance

Product Specifications

What's in the Box

• 1 x Graptosedum California Sunset live plant
• 1 x Pot (Bare-rooted/Pot: Optional)
• Potting mix
• Basic care guide

Important Notes

• Each plant is a little different so there may be variation from the photo regarding size, shape or colour of the leaves.
• The rosette leaves can be very tender and will bruise or fall if pulled or handled too forcefully.
• Expect some of your plant's leaves to appear a little stressed and even fall after arrival; this normally recovers after a week's standard care in bright light.
• Place your new plant in a brightly lit position as soon as possible, a low light will cause it to stretch out and lose its colour.
• Water requirements fall further in cooler winter months so check the soil before watering. 
• Colour may change slightly seasonally, leaves tend to turn greener if placed in cooler light or heat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why are the sunset colours of my California Sunset plant going green instead of orange/pink? 

A: The lovely sunset colours on California Sunset perform best in bright light and cold weather, so when they receive either a warmer or low-light situation they return to a green form. Give this little plant some light to brighten it up! 

Q: How often do I water this plant?

A: Water every 12-18 days during the warmer season and make sure soil dries out between waterings. Water even less often during winter.

Q: Will Graptosedum California Sunset thrive indoors?

A: It should do fine growing indoors if you provide plenty of bright light throughout the day – this typically means placing it in a bright window that gets a bit of morning sun. 

Q: Does the plant need sun?

A: The California Sunset is most comfortable with a bit of gentle morning sun. Bright light, in general, works best. Overly strong afternoon sun in extremely hot regions can cause minor leaf burn.

Q: How fast does this plant grow?

A: California Sunset is considered a pretty fast growing succulent compared to many other species, especially in spring and fall, and can pretty rapidly fill a pot with sufficient light.

Q: My plant looks all stretched out with widely spaced leaves. What is going wrong?

A: This is an indicator the plant is not getting adequate light and is stretching out for light. Move the plant to a sunnier location and it should produce more compact growth going forward.