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Graptopetalum Paraguayense (Ghost Plant): A Timeless Succulent for Homes, Terraces, and Rock Gardens

by Abhijith SH 10 Jul 2025

Common Names and Scientific Classification
Scientific Name: Graptopetalum paraguayense


Common Names: Ghost Plant, Mother-of-Pearl Plant, Graptopetalum

The Ghost Plant, known botanically as Graptopetalum paraguayense, is a hardy succulent admired for its stunning pastel foliage and rosette structure. Native to Mexico, this species belongs to the Crassulaceae family. Its leaves appear coated in a powdery silver-blue wax that reflects sunlight, giving it a ghostly, iridescent appearance. As the plant matures, it develops a trailing growth habit, making it ideal for hanging baskets or as a cascading accent over walls and pots. The Ghost Plant can survive mild neglect, making it an excellent choice for both novice gardeners and collectors of rare succulents.

Why Choose Graptopetalum paraguayense?
Graptopetalum paraguayense is favored for its low-maintenance nature and year-round beauty. It’s drought-tolerant, making it perfect for dry climates and water-saving gardens. Its ability to propagate easily from leaves makes it highly rewarding for gardening enthusiasts. This plant also adapts well to different environments—indoors, in greenhouses, or outdoors in tropical and subtropical climates. Its subtle hues of pink, purple, and grey change slightly with temperature and light, making every plant unique. These features, along with its slow but steady growth, make it a timeless feature in succulent displays and urban landscaping.

Ideal Uses in Landscaping

  • Perfect for rock gardens, succulent gardens, and desert-themed designs
  • Used as ground cover in sunlit dry areas
  • Excellent for balcony pots, railing planters, and hanging baskets
  • Pairs beautifully with cacti and other drought-tolerant plants
  • Used as living decor in cafes, patios, and office spaces

Care Instructions

  • Light: Requires full sun to partial shade (best color in bright light)
  • Water: Water only when the soil is completely dry
  • Soil: Use well-draining cactus or succulent mix
  • Humidity: Prefers dry to moderate humidity levels
  • Temperature: Thrives in 15°C–32°C, protect from frost
  • Fertilizer: Feed once a month during growing season with succulent fertilizer
  • Propagation: Can be easily propagated from leaves or stem cuttings

Buy Online or Visit Us
You can purchase Graptopetalum paraguayense directly from our website: Click Here
Or visit our offline store for a curated selection of succulents and other exotic plants.

Landscaping Services Across Kerala
We provide complete landscaping solutions across Kerala, including Kochi, Thrissur, Calicut, Trivandrum, Kollam, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kannur, Kasaragod, Idukki, Wayanad, and more. Our team specializes in integrating succulents like Ghost Plant into rock gardens, rooftop terraces, vertical gardens, and arid landscaping designs. Whether it’s a private residence, resort, café, or office courtyard – we create sustainable green spaces tailored to your environment.

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Export Services – We Ship Globally
We handle all export documentation and obtain the required Phytosanitary Certification from the Plant Quarantine Department. Our shipments are processed via sea (temperature-controlled 40FT containers) and air depending on destination and urgency.

Major Exporting Countries:
United States, Netherlands, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Malaysia, Singapore, UK, Germany, Bangladesh, Nepal, Thailand, Canada, France, Italy, Australia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Maldives, South Africa, New Zealand, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Mauritius, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, China, Philippines, Russia, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Austria, Finland, Ireland, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, Hungary, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Colombia

Types of Plants We Export:

  • Ornamental Plants – Ficus, hibiscus, bonsai
  • Indoor Plants – Areca palm, snake plant, ZZ plant
  • Medicinal Plants – Tulsi, aloe vera, ashwagandha
  • Fruit-Bearing Plants – Mango, guava, banana
  • Landscape Trees & Shrubs – For public and private projects
  • Tissue-Cultured Plants – Premium, disease-free stock
  • Flowering Plants – Rose, jasmine, heliconia, marigold

Contact Details:
Phone: +91 9747829970
Email: care@hugaplant.com

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