On our journey of succulent flowering plants, we introduced Opalina succulents. These succulents resemble Echeveria Lola succulents.

Opalina succulent was given its name because of its beautiful colors that resemble an opal. Opalina succulent has beautiful flowers that bloom yellow and orange in the spring in summer. The succulents by themselves are filled with colors of blue, purple, white, green, and shades of pink. Opals are stunning rocks, and these are stunning succulent flowering plants. 

This succulent is native to Mexico and the United States and was created in California. These flowering succulents make perfect additions to any succulent garden or indoor decor. However, if you're asking how to take care of Opalina succulents, we will unpack that for you in this care guide.

Let's Begin! This article first discusses what an Opalina Succulent is and then goes on to explain the measure you can take to ensure that your flowering succulent stays healthy. From water to light and temperature requirements, this article covers everything.

Succulent Flowering Plants: What are Opalina Succulent flowering plants?

The hybrid succulent Graptoveria 'Opalina' grows in tight rosettes of smooth, erect, thick leaves with a light bluish-green tint. When grown in direct bright light, the tips and margins of the leaves blush a gentle pink. As it develops, this succulent spreads like a tiny shrub, growing up to 8 inches tall and 6 inches wide. Short branches of yellow flowers with bright orange centers are produced by this plant in the late spring. Opalina Succulents possess succulent-specific traits, such as the need for dry soil and resistance to cold regions. It's risk-free to have it in households with pets or young children because it is a non-toxic decorative plant.

History/ Information About the Opalina Succulent

As we mentioned, Opalina succulent flowering plants were first created in California. With parents that are native to Mexico and the United States.

Succulent Scientific Name: Graptoveria' Opalina'

Scientific Classification: Graptoveria family 

How to care for Opalina Succulent flowering plants?

As with other succulent flowering plants, Opalina requires similar care. Watering requirements and light requirements are similar to other succulents. One unique aspect of Opalina compared to other succulents that flower is that oh will grow taller and can even become a hanging plant. Opalina succulents become top-heavy and can turn down words as a result. These plants are drought tolerant.

Succulent Watering Requirements:

Between spring and fall, this plant prefers moderate watering. Still, let the soil completely dry in between waterings to prevent rot and pest infestations.

Avoid getting the leaves moist and reduce watering to prevent winter damage from frost or freezing. When caring for potted succulents, ensure any extra water present flows out.

Opalina Light Requirements:

Graptoveria Opalina can be grown in partial sun with little care. It's interesting to note that depending on the quantity of light available, this plant's colors can vary greatly. With the proper sun exposure, this flowering plant will look its best.

The foliage maintains its powdered blue-green color in partial sunlight. It will, nevertheless, flush in the sunlight, developing a lovely pink tinge around the margins and tips of its leaves.

There is some disagreement regarding the hardiness of this type of succulent plant; it does well in hardiness zones 10a to 11b but has also been reported to grow well in zone 9.

Temperature Care Requirements:

It can tolerate temperatures as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit but is most hardy at temperatures above 30 degrees. Graptoveria Opalina has reportedly survived a few instances of weather as cold as 20 degrees Fahrenheit. At the same time, there is little information on the circumstances or length of exposure in these instances.

Succulent Fertilizer Care Requirements:

You only need to add fertilizer once, at the beginning of the growing season, because these flowering plants can tolerate less fertilization in the soil. The ideal fertilizer for succulents has been diluted to a quarter of its original strength.

Succulent Soil Requirements:

Whether growing Graptoveria Opalina in a container or a garden can significantly influence the type of soil it needs. The plant can tolerate less fertile, grittier, but porous soil outside.

Sand, peat, and topsoil are the preferred soil types for potted plants. The succulent soil must be well-drained in both situations to stop the disease risk.

How To Propagate & Plant Opalina Succulents?

Graptoveria Opalina is relatively simple to grow, just like its relatives. Even though you have the option to use seeds, if you leave an established plant alone, it may produce pups merely by shedding leaves. In other words, this succulent does well propagating on its own. However, you can propagate with succulent leaf propagation and stem cutting propagation.

For succulent stem cutting propagation, trim the stem below smaller rosettes and let them sit in a cool, dry area for three to five days. After the wound has been calloused, put the rosette in some rocky soil and water it frequently until new succulent leaves and roots have appeared.

Opalina Succulent Repotting:

Opalina rarely requires a transplant. However, if you buy a grown Opalina succulent plant, you can always repot it. You can check our succulent repotting guide for more information on repotting your succulent. 

Where can you purchase Opalina Succulent?

The Opalina succulent can be purchased here at the Succulent Club. You may be missing out if you have not joined the Succulents Club. Who doesn't love getting a new batch of succulents shipped to your door each month? We find that succulents bring a touch of joy to our lives and our homes. Not to mention the health benefits of having succulents cleaning your air. 

Opalina Succulent Care FAQs

Is Opalina succulent toxic or poisonous to cats and dogs?

This beautiful flowering succulent is a perfect addition to any home or garden. Especially since it is safe for your fur friends at home. To answer the question more clearly, Opalina succulents are not poisonous to cats or dogs!

Do Succulent Flowering Plants such as Opalina get bugs? 

These flowering plants, like many succulents, are generally pest-resistant. Yet, some insects, such as mealybugs, can at times attack them. Neem oil should be applied to the leaves to eliminate these tiny pests. 

Why are my Opalina succulent leaves falling off?

The leaves on a flowering Opalina succulent may be dropping off for various causes. It could indicate disease, pests, overwatering, or underwatering. You must troubleshoot and resolve the issue to identify the reason and resolve the problem. If the leaves appear remarkably fat and fall off, your succulent is overwatered. If the leaves are shriveled and are falling off, chances are it is underwatered.