Graptoveria 'Olivia'

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With chubby green leaves that sport red tips whose depth of color only increases when exposed to bright light, G. ‘Olivia’ will add a splash of brightness to any container or xeris cape. While each rosette will mature to approximately 6 inches in diameter, a tendency to offset readily and rapidly means that it will begin forming a dense mat of clustered rosettes in nearly no time! Like most Graptoveria, G. 'Olivia' requires plenty of bright light to achieve its best coloration and avoid stretched rosettes, though it can tolerate slightly more shade than its most deeply hued cousins. Ample airflow, porous soil with adequate drainage, and thorough watering only when the soil is completely dried through will shield the plant against issues such as rot or pests – and watering the soil surface directly, instead of pouring water into the rosette itself, will enhance this protection even further. Care should definitely be taken to protect its chubby leaves from frost during the colder months of the year – and during the warmer growing season, expect to see tall stalks of soft yellow flowers emerge from within each rosette! Show more