What are the characteristics of the succulent plant Graptopetalum bartramii?

Introduction to Graptopetalum bartramii

Chinese name: Qiuli (Graptopetalum bartramii)

Latin scientific name: Graptopetalum bartramii

Family and genus: Crassulaceae, Graptopetalum

Place of origin and 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 resembling a keel, and the tip is slightly pointed but still fairly rounded, giving a three-dimensional impression like a boat. Graptopetalum bartramii grows relatively fast, with leaves arranged in whorls in a lotus 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, covered with a slight white powder. In spring, autumn and winter, under sufficient light, the leaves develop orange-red from the leaf tip and leaf margin, and the entire plant may even turn pink; some leaves may turn brown or pink-purple, etc. The flowering period of Graptopetalum bartramii is in spring, with cymose inflorescences bearing small yellow star-shaped five-petaled flowers, very fresh and lovely. Even before it turns red, Graptopetalum bartramii still has a very fresh feeling.