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Graptopetalum filiferum (S.Watson) Whitehead  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesGraptopetalum filiferum (S.Watson) Whitehead 
BibliographyCact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 15: 69 (1943)
Native Rangen. Mexico
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatrocks
Altitude1900-2200m
Descriptionglabrous, leaves in rosette, numerous, spathulate,. 2-3cm, abruptly acute, apiculate, tipped with awn, floral scapes thin, flowers in open cyme, 10mm
Size10-15cm
Colorwhite-red
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings of rosettes in late summer
SynonymsSedum filiferum S.Watson
Territory7 Northern America
     79 Mexico (MXE Mexico Northeast, MXN Mexico Northwest)
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