How to Repot a Ghost Plant

The ghost plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense) is a succulent that originated in Mexico. The foliage grows as thick, fleshy leaves forming a rose shape and reaches up to 12 inches tall in pots. It gets its name from the color of the leaves, which are a shade of silvery gray with a tinge of pink. Although ghost plants grow slowly, they eventually require repotting to provide adequate space for the expanding root system.

Tape measure
Clay or plastic plant pot
Bucket
Peat moss
Loam
Perlite or sand
Dull knife
Water

Instructions

- 1
  Measure the width of the current pot from one side to the other using a tape measure. Locate a pot that is 2 inches wider in diameter and is made of clay or plastic. Ensure there are three to four holes in the bottom of the pot for drainage.
- 2
  Create a soil mix for the ghost plant by filling a bucket with 1 part peat moss and 1 part loam. Mix the two well and add 2 parts of either perlite or course sand. Mix a final time until all of the ingredients are well combined.
- 3
  Fill the new plant pot with the soil mixture until it is halfway full.
- 4
  Insert a dull knife blade into the soil at the edge of the ghost plant pot and run it around the perimeter to loosen the soil ball. Place one hand on top of the soil, avoiding the plant stems since they break easily. Slowly tilt the pot sideways to dislodge the roots.
- 5
  Insert the ghost plant root ball into the new pot and use additional soil to fill in the sides of the root ball.
- 6
  Water the pot well until all of the soil is damp.

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