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Graptopetalum fruticosum Moran  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesGraptopetalum fruticosum Moran 
BibliographyCact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 40: 152 (1968)
Native Rangesw. Mexico
Primary BiomeSeasonally Dry Tropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1000-1300m
Descriptionleaves in rosette, spathulate, obtuse, obscurely mucronate, 2-4cm, floral scapes lateral, inflorescence laxly cymose, 12-50-flowered, petals red variegate
Size12-30cm
Coloryellowish
Bloomspring, early summer
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
Territory7 Northern America
     79 Mexico (MXS Mexico Southwest)
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