Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives' (aka X Graptoveria ‘Fred Ives' in PlantFiles) is a hybrid between Graptopetalum paraguayense and Echeveria gibbiflora, a very commonly hybridized species of Echeveria. Though both parents are fairly common in cultivation, this plant seems to be even more common, showing up just about every nursery in southern California that sells succulents.Obviously I am not the only that thinks this is an easy plant to grow. It is not just easy to grow--it also looks good, and under a variety of circumstances.
Fred's Ives Graptopetalum paraguayense
The rules for Graptopetalums care are similar to those for most succulents. All require lots of sun to look their best. They require gritty porous soil with excellent drainage. Water regularly over the summer months letting the soil dry out between waterings. Minimal water is required over winter. Overwatering is a cause of root rots and the plant can get several pest infestations. Fertlize once during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to ¼ strength.
The Graptopetalums are generally easy to propagate, by seeds, leaf cuttings or offsets. Any rosette that breaks off has the potential to root and start a new plant. Even a leaf that drops off will root below the parent plant and produce a new rosette quickly. The new plant feeds off the leaf until it shrivels up and falls off. By then the new little ghost plant has rooted and sprouted new leaves… – See more at: How to Grow and Care for Graptopetalum.