Fred Ives Graptoveria

Light Needs

Bright Direct Light

(At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

6 - 10 Inches

Mature Spread

6 - 10 Inches

Feature

Low Maintenance

Fred Ives Graptoveria delivers sunset tones all day long—rosy lavender in summer sun, smoky blue‑green in winter shade, and bronze flashes whenever drought arrives. Each fast‑growing rosette can reach 10‑12" across and will offset freely to form a low, mounded colony that spills beautifully from pots or cascades across dry borders. This hybrid of Graptopetalum paraguayense × Echeveria gibbiflora is also sold as x Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives’, Giant Indian Rock, or simply Rainbow Jade, but whatever the name, its shimmering leaves always steal attention. Powdery farina protects foliage from intense light, while pale yellow, star‑shaped flowers hover on branched stems in midsummer to tempt pollinators. Hardy to 25 °F and almost impossible to over‑look, it’s a showpiece succulent that rewards both novices and collectors.

Best Locations For Growing Fred Ives Graptoveria

Set a pot where you want color therapy: a south‑facing kitchen bay, a bright office shelf, or a sunny child’s room where low‑maintenance plants teach responsibility. Outdoors in zones 9‑11 it shines on patios, balcony rail planters, and rock gardens, staying compact yet eye‑catching. This succulent is non‑toxic to people and pets, but the leaves detach easily, so position it above the reach of curious paws.

Fred Ives Graptoveria Sunlight Requirements

Bright light is the secret to its richest hues. Indoors, give it at least four hours of direct sun from a south or west window; set the pot 6‑12 inches behind the glass to prevent leaf scorch on triple‑digit days. East windows work with additional afternoon LEDs. Outdoors, full sun along the coast and morning sun with afternoon shade inland keep foliage dense and colorful.

Fred Ives Graptoveria Care

Choose an unglazed clay or plastic pot with a drainage hole and fill it with cactus mix boosted by 25% pumice. Repot every 2‑3 years or when offsets crowd the rim—tight roots intensify leaf color. No pruning is required, but you can snap off leggy stems or harvest offsets at any time; let cut surfaces callus 24 hours before replanting. Bring containers indoors before nights drop below 30 °F.

Watering Fred Ives Graptoveria

Soak thoroughly, then wait until the soil is completely dry—usually every 10‑14 days in warm seasons and once a month in winter dormancy. Wrinkled leaves mean it’s thirsty; mushy leaves or black stems mean you watered too soon. Normal household humidity is preferred. 

Feeding Fred Ives Graptoveria

In spring and early summer, apply a half‑strength, low‑nitrogen liquid succulent fertilizer once every six weeks. Skip feeding from late summer through winter to maintain compact growth and strong colors.

Fred Ives Graptoveria Plant Facts

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