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ID for this plant

So I was given this cutting (along with a few leaves to propagate) and I was just wondering if someone could ID it for me?

Also, can you ID a succulent from just a few leaves or do you need the whole succulent? If so, I'll put up pictures of the leaves I was given, that also have small babies poking out the ends.



Thanks,
Blue.

Comments (14)

  • 11 years ago

    A Graptoveria?

  • 11 years ago

    I agree with Cristina - a Graptoveria or Pachyveria mix is what you have. You should get it out of that barky mix and into something more porous.

  • 11 years ago

    Sorry, I think it is a Graptosedum 'Francesco Baldi'

  • 11 years ago

    I agree with Anita & possibly called California Sunset.

  • 11 years ago

    Thankyou all so much for your help;

    ealdwood, thankyou. I just have a bunch of babies popping out the end of these leaves and I just want to know what they are! I've gotta learn to be patient though and wait, because (to me at least) there is nothing 'distinctive' about them. I'm guessing they are an echeveria of some sort, or a hybrid, just from a quick google search. Unfortunately "Pink Echeveria" in google doesn't show any pictures that resemble these leaves, but the shape is somewhat similar.

    cactusmcharris, I will be putting into some cactus and succulent soil, pearlite and a terracotta pot...when I can afford it. All of my succulents and cacti (that I've propagated) are in just regular potting mix and plastic pots/cups/containers, and they seem to be just fine. Like I said though, I'll be moving them over to the correct soil eventually.

    Anita, I've just googled the Graptosedum 'Francesco Baldi', and it looks similar. The tips of mine are more of a brown colour opposed to the pink in the images on google. Could that just be from not getting direct sunlight while it's been rooting?


    Thankyou all again for the help. :)

  • 11 years ago

    lady

    Yes, different growing conditions and/or time of year, and plant may look little different. So it is sometime little more difficult to give correct ID. Flowers are usually most helpful if difficult to ID.

    Make sure your plant doesn't get too much water (succulents need water, but shouldn't sit in wet media all the times). Your mix seems to be mostly bark - is it? - oh, just noticed that cactusmcharris already mentioned that...and you say you will re-pot eventually. So just be careful about over-watering in the meantime. Sometimes it takes a while to notice that plant may be getting too much water and possibly late to make changes - just to be sure.

    What zone/general area are you located in? It helps if one adds zone besides their name...

    Rina

  • 11 years ago

    Thanks Rina.

    If it flowers next year (or somehow miraculously this year, I doubt it), I'll take some photos and put them up.

    the media does have bits of bark in it yes, but it is mostly just regular potting soil. The reason the soil looks wet is because I had watered it just before I took the picture. I promise, it doesn't sit in water all the time.

    I live in South East/South Central Queensland, Australia. Not sure what zone that is...

    Thanks,
    Blue.

  • 11 years ago

    Blue

    Bark is OK in the mix in small amounts and smaller size. Any particles should be similar in size to assure good drainage. Your climate is warm, sunny and would imagine maybe dry? So mix could be adjusted to suit it. Hope I am not suggesting what you already know.

    Hope it grows well and flowers for you. Looking forward to your photos.

    Rina

  • 11 years ago

    Blue - I'd expect you are in Zone 10a? Australia is a crazy place with so many regions! (arid / cool mountain / temperate / tropical / etc.).

    https://www.gardenia.net/guide/australian-hardiness-zones

    Knowing this can be helpful for giving advice to your specific location. I also agree with Chris and Rina that a mix allowing for a bit more oxygen to the roots could be beneficial. =)

  • 11 years ago

    Eww, according to that map, we're on the borderline between 10b and 11a. Australia is a very crazy place though :P

    As mentioned, I will be repotting into a mix of cactus soil and pearlite, into terracotta pots, when I have the money. I have a bunch of Aloe Vera pups that I'm waiting to go green again (they always turn brown then I propagate them, I've put it down to stress) and once they have, I'll be selling them and getting the pots and mix. :)

    Thankyou all for your help. I appreciate it immensely.

    Blue.

  • 11 years ago

    Newly replanted Graptosedum 'Claifornia Sunset.' Probably changes color with amount of sunlight. Once it flowers, as Rina suggested, maybe we can compare, given they bloom same time - probably not!

  • 11 years ago

    I am terrible at identifying this type of plant, but I really don't think it is Graptosedum 'California Sunset'. Like Kat's plant, the leaves are a little wider and more pointed. Mine turn quite red in the sun.

    And here's a closer look at the flowers.

  • 11 years ago
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    Crenda, mine haven't had much sun though? (I'm new, remember - LOL) Hope they do turn that vibrant! Great pictures!!!