Ghost plant
Graptopetalum paraguayense
Also called Mother of pearl plant and Graptopetalum
Houseplant · Succulents & cactiThe rosettes go pale pink in sun and blue-grey in shade, and the stems grow long and lean over the pot as the old leaves drop. Every leaf that falls roots where it lands — this is the plant to learn propagation on.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Easy
- Water
- Every 16 daysSoak, then bone-dry — wait until the soil is dry right through — lift the pot, it tells you.
- Light
- Bright, with some direct sun
- Feed
- Every 90 days
- Humidity
- Low
- Hardiness
- Indoors, or out for the summer RHS H1C, to 5°C
- Size
- 0.2 m tall · 0.3 m across
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Origin
- Mexico
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsSafe for pets
PeopleNot checked yet
Nobody has checked this one against a source for us yet, so treat it as unknown rather than safe.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-09-21.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.