What are the characteristics of Graptopetalum bartramii? Read this article and you will understand.

Introduction to Graptopetalum bartramii

Chinese name: Qiuli

Latin scientific name: Graptopetalum bartramii

Family and genus: Crassulaceae, Graptopetalum

Distribution: Arizona, United States

Morphological characteristics of Graptopetalum bartramii

The leaves of Graptopetalum bartramii are slender, smooth and rounded on the front but somewhat uneven, with a distinct protrusion on the back like a keel, and the tip is slightly pointed but still relatively rounded, giving a three-dimensional impression like a boat. Graptopetalum bartramii grows relatively quickly, with leaves arranged in whorls in a rosette shape. The lower leaves tend to wither and fall off, forming an old stem, after which side buds sprout from the lower part of the stem, forming clusters. The leaves of Graptopetalum bartramii are usually green and covered with a slight white powder. In spring, autumn and winter, under sufficient light, the leaves will show orange-red from the leaf tip and leaf margins, and even the entire plant may turn pink; some leaves may turn brown or pink-purple, etc. The flowering period of Graptopetalum bartramii is in spring, with cymes bearing small yellow star-shaped five-petaled flowers, which are very fresh and lovely. Graptopetalum bartramii that has not yet turned red also has a very fresh feeling.