{"product_id":"graptoveria-fred-ives-3-pot","title":"Graptoveria Douglas Huth - 3\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eGraptoveria 'Fred Ives' is a popular, large-growing rosette succulent (Graptopetalum x Echeveria) famous for its shifting colours - bronze, pinkish-purple, lavender and golden tones that change with light, season and temperature. Rosettes can reach 20-25 cm across, borne on sturdy stems that lengthen with age, allowing easy propagation. Robust, fast and forgiving, it is one of the best big-rosette succulents for beginners and a star specimen in pots and arrangements. Tall arching stalks carry yellow-and-pink star flowers. It thrives on plenty of sun, gritty soil and the standard soak-and-dry routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorticultural hybrid (Mexican parentage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosette 20-25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBronze-pink-purple broad rosettes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow with pink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring to summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical, arid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to bright light for richest colour.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoak-and-dry; let soil dry fully between waterings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGritty, fast-draining cactus\/succulent mix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-35 C; protect from frost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow; good airflow preferred.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight succulent feed once or twice in growing season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBehead tall stems to reset; replant the cutting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 1-2 years as it grows large.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery easy from leaves, offsets and cuttings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybugs in the rosette centre.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally non-toxic \/ low toxicity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;A showy specimen succulent for statement pots, mixed arrangements and rockeries, valued for its dramatic colour shifts.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In India, grow it in strong morning sun to bring out the bronze-purple tones; shelter from heavy monsoon rain and reduce watering sharply in winter to prevent rot.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Fred Ives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater deeply only when the soil is completely dry, roughly every 7-12 days in summer and far less in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull sun to very bright light brings out the bronze, pink and purple tones; low light turns it plain green and leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant stretching?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStretching means too little light; move it to a sunnier spot and behead the tall stem to replant a fresh rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraptoveria is generally low-toxicity, but it is still wise to keep pets and children from chewing the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt roots very easily from fallen leaves, offsets and beheaded stem cuttings placed on dry soil after callusing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, mature plants send up arching stalks of yellow-and-pink star-shaped flowers in spring to summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly at the brightest window; it colours and stays compact far better outdoors or on a sunny balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen and how do I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot every 1-2 years in spring into gritty cactus mix as the rosette and stem enlarge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are lower leaves shrivelling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome lower-leaf loss is normal as the stem grows; if widespread, check for underwatering or root rot from soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need fertilizer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly lightly - a dilute succulent feed once or twice in the growing season is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256136958198,"sku":"PLT-GRAPTOVERIAF-P03-NA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/NuWQOdiyikQJhH1tBVPrcCPhvn3xloOAOUgVvNj9.png?v=1783921771","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/graptoveria-fred-ives-3-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}