Graptoveria 'Fred Ives'

X Graptoveria

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
X Graptoveria (grap-toh-VER-ree-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Hardiness
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Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Fruit Colors
Mid Spring
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Disease Resistance
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Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Where to Grow
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Patent Information
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Does it set seed?
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Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
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Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
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Pruning Instructions
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Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
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Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brea, California

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California

Clearlake, California

Reseda, California

Richmond, California

Riverside, California

San Diego, California(2 reports)

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

Santee, California

Vista, California

Yorba Linda, California

Yulee, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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S
Selah, WA | October 2010 | positive

I grew this plant as part of a container garden this past summer. It received all but late afternoon sun. I have brought it inside now an...Read More

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Lodi, CA (Zone 8b) | January 2010 | positive

This plant is hardier than stated. I'm in Lodi (zone 8b) and it just survived a very harsh frost with no damage. No tip damage whatsoever.

M
Yulee, FL (Zone 9a) | October 2009 | positive

One little plant grew into a monster in a year. Then the pot broke and the long stems broke too. Put the broken stems and even leaves in ...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | October 2006 | positive

This is a very vigorous grower in the garden, and can take over an area if let alone. It makes the most beautiful, large rosettes of pur...Read More

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