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Graptosedum ‘Darley Sunshine’

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Sun: full sun to partial shade

Water: Typical water needs for a succulent

Temperature: Zone 10a from 30° F to 35° F (-1.1 ° C to 1.7° C)

Winter Survival: Not cold hardy

Propagation: leaves, offsets, cuttings

Flower: In the Spring

Flower Type:

Toxic: Generally non-toxic to humans and animals

Dormant: summer

Space Requirement: Indoors & Outdoors

Common Problems: Plants may rot if overwatered, pests


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Basc Care for Graptosedum ‘Darley Sunshine’

Watering

You can water your succulent more than often in extreme conditions but make sure that the soil is completely dry before watering your succulent again.

Can you water your succulent more than what its need? The answer is yes and no. In extreme conditions, you can water your plants more often when you notice the soil is completely dry.

Fertilizing

Only feed this succulent during its active growing seasons which means winter. Use the right fertilizer applied in the right amounts. Applying half-strength balanced fertilizer every month or so is recommended for optimal results.

Do not fertilize during summer as the plant is dormant.

Sun & Location Requirements for "Graptosedum ‘Darley Sunshine’"

Graptosedum ‘Darley Sunshine’ requires full sun to partial shade. It's best to keep it in an area of your garden or home that gets plenty of bright, indirect sunlight throughout the day. When temperatures are too hot and direct sunlight is too intense, try moving Graptosedum ‘Darley Sunshine’ to a shadier spot for part of the day.

As per this succulent profile, it is only able to stay healthy when the environment temperature is above the range of zone 10a from 30° F to 35° F (-1.1 ° C to 1.7° C).

When temperatures drop below freezing, it is important to take precautions to protect Graptosedum ‘Darley Sunshine’ from the cold. Insulating and providing adequate drainage for the plant are key elements in helping it survive winter weather. Wind and sun exposure should also be minimized to prevent frost damage.

Propagation

Propagating succulents with leaves is a satisfying way to obtain new plants. Start by cutting some healthy leaves from the mother plant, then place them on top of potting mix and water regularly. In time you'll have vibrant succulents that you grew yourself!

Propagating with offsets is a great way to get more plants from the same mother plant. All you have to do is cut away an offset and pot it in soil, and soon enough you’ll have a brand-new Graptosedum ‘Darley Sunshine’!

One way to propagate Graptosedum ‘Darley Sunshine’ is by cutting

Toxicity

Graptosedum ‘Darley Sunshine’

Graptosedum ‘Darley Sunshine’ is not known to pose any significant health risks, as it is not considered to be toxic. However, it is best to keep the plant away from young children and pets, as they may ingest some of the parts of this plant that could contain toxins which can cause mild skin irritation.

Pests and Diseases

Graptosedum ‘Darley Sunshine’ can be affected common pests and diseases like most of the other succulents such as mealybugs, scale insects, and Red spider mites.

If you do spot any of pest signs, you can treat your succulent using below methods.

  • Mealybugs: quarantine, clean infected plants, soapy water.
  • Scale insects: quarantine, clean infected plants, soapy water.
  • Red spider mites: Quarantine, clean your infected plants, treatment with a systemic insecticidal/soapy water.

Besides that, to prevent serious health issues from happening, keep your succulent in a well-ventilated area and check it regularly for any signs of pests or health problems.

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