Graptopetalum paraguayense- Variegated Ghost Plant 👻

The variegated ghost plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense) is a rare, beautiful  twist on the classic ghost plant. Known for its rosette shape and pastel tones, this variegated beautiful succulent adds streaks of yellow, cream, and light green to the lavender/gray leaves. The colors depend on the light, making each plant one of a kind.

What Makes it Special?

Variegation in succulents is uncommon and always eye catching. This plant changes colors with the seasons sometimes leaning more toward pale yellows and greens, other times bringing out soft pinks or blues at the leaf tips. Every leaf looks painted, which makes this plant a true collector’s piece.

How to Care for It

Light

Bright, indirect sunlight is best. Outdoors, give it morning sun and afternoon shade. Indoors, place it near a sunny window where it can soak up 4–6 hours of light each day.

Water

Use the “soak and dry” method. Water deeply when the soil is completely dry, then allow all excess water to drain. Avoid letting the pot sit in water, this succulent is prone to root rot.

Soil

A fast draining succulent or cactus mix works best. You can add perlite or pumice to have better drainage.

Temperature

Prefers warm weather between 65–85°F. Protect it from frost temperatures below 30°F as it can damage the leaves.

Fertilizer

Feed once a month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a diluted succulent fertilizer. Skip fertilizing in fall and winter when the plant is resting.

Blooming

In late spring, the variegated ghost plant may send up clusters of tiny star shaped white flowers with red speckles. These blooms are a bonus, attracting pollinators if it's kept outdoors.

Pet Safe?

Ghost plants are generally considered non toxic to pets, but curious cats or dogs may still get an upset stomach if they chew the leaves. Best to keep them out of reach.

Humidity

Low humidity is ideal. Too much moisture in the air can encourage rot. Keep it in a well ventilated spot.

Propagation

Like the classic ghost plant, this variegated variety propagates easily from leaves, offsets, or stem cuttings. Simply let the cutting call🕸us over for a few days before placing it on dry soil.

Why We Picked This Plant

October is the month of ghosts, so of course we had to feature the variegated ghost plant! Its pale beautiful colors gray, cream, yellow, even soft pink look almost our of this world, like something glowing under moonlight. The way its rosettes change with the light makes it feel mysterious. We picked it because it’s the perfect nod to Halloween: beautiful, a little eerie, and a whole lot of fun!

If this variegated ghost plant showed up in your Succly box, congratulations, you’ve got a living piece of art!

Snap a pic, tag @UnboxmySuccly, and show us where your ghost plant lives. Bonus points if it’s in bloom or next to some spooky season decor 🕸👻