Ghost Plant
Graptopetalum paraguayense · Native to Mexico
A hardy, trailing succulent with powdery, pastel rosettes that shift from blue-grey to warm pink in the sun. Forgiving, easy to propagate, and lovely spilling over the edge of a pot.
Available in 4½ inchCare
Light
Thrives in bright, indirect to direct light, which deepens its pale, ghostly coloration. More sun brings out warm pink and bronze tones; low light turns it grey-green and leggy.
Water
Water only when the soil is fully dry. It’s extremely drought-tolerant and very easy to care for — too much water is the main risk.
Soil & Feeding
Use a well-draining succulent soil, and fertilize lightly during spring and summer.
Quick Tip
The leaves snap off easily — but each fallen leaf will usually root and grow into a brand-new plant, so don’t throw them out.
Details
The Ghost Plant’s trailing stems and powdery blue-grey rosettes create a soft, flowing look that’s right at home in hanging pots and mixed arrangements.
- ✅ Ethereal, pale foliage
- ✅ Great for containers or trailing displays
- ✅ Hardy and beginner-friendly
Size
Available in a 4½ inch pot — a great starter size that’s easy to place on a windowsill, desk, or shelf, and simple to repot as it grows.
Good to Know
🐾 Generally considered non-toxic, but handle gently — the leaves drop at the lightest touch and their powdery coating rubs off and won’t grow back.
Plant Bio
Graptopetalum paraguayense · also called Mother-of-Pearl Plant
The Ghost Plant is a hardy, mat-forming succulent native to Mexico, where it spills over rocky slopes and cliff faces. Despite the species name “paraguayense,” it doesn’t come from Paraguay — the name is a historical mix-up that simply stuck.
Its pointed, fleshy leaves form loose rosettes in a pale, ghostly palette that shifts with light and season — powdery blue-grey in shade, warm pinkish-bronze in strong sun. A natural waxy coating gives the leaves their soft, frosted look.
Stems lengthen and trail as the plant grows, making it a favorite for hanging pots, walls, and the edges of mixed arrangements. It’s famously easy to propagate — a single dropped leaf will often root and form a new plant.
Like most succulents, it stores water in its leaves and prefers to dry out fully between waterings. Bright light brings out its best color; too much shade leaves it leggy and grey-green.
How is it different from other rosette succulents?
- Its leaves have a chalky, ghost-pale coating that gives softer color than glossy echeverias.
- It trails and spreads readily, rather than staying in a single tight rosette.
- It’s exceptionally easy to propagate from fallen leaves.
Note: Generally considered non-toxic, but handle gently — the leaves drop easily and their powdery bloom rubs off. Grown for ornamental purposes and not intended for consumption.