Ghost Plant
Graptopetalum paraguayense
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Varieties We Bring In
Last received Mar 4, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Ghost Plant
Ghost plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense) is a hardy succulent forming cascading rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves that shift from pale blue-gray in shade to yellow-pink in full sun. Hardy to zone 9b outdoors, it makes an excellent groundcover, container spiller, or rock garden plant in NE Florida's sandy, well-drained soil. Starting at $12.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Well-drained
Care essentials
Ghost plant thrives in full sun to part sun; full sun produces the best pink and yellow color, while shade causes a blue-gray palette. In NE Florida's summer heat, part sun (morning sun, afternoon shade) is acceptable but full sun is preferred.
Extremely drought-tolerant once established; water only when soil is completely dry. In NE Florida's rainy season, plant in a raised bed or container with excellent drainage to prevent crown and root rot.
Plant in sandy, very well-drained soil or a cactus/succulent mix in containers; NE Florida's sandy soil is ideal. No fertilizer needed; excess nutrients cause soft, rot-prone growth.
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Common questions
Is Ghost Plant a good plant for St. Augustine?
Ghost Plant is a succulent for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 6-12 inches × 2-3 feet.