Troubleshooting
Graptoveria 'Acaulis' problems — and how to fix them
Graptoveria 'Acaulis' (Graptoveria 'Acaulis') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Etiolation (stretching)
Leaves space out and the rosette leans toward light when too shaded. Give more direct sun; behead and re-root the head to recover a tight shape.
Overwatering rot
Mushy, translucent lower leaves and a soft stem signal rot from too-frequent watering or dense soil. Use gritty mix and a strict dry-down between drinks.
Mealybugs
Lodge among offsets and leaf bases as white fluff. Treat promptly with isopropyl alcohol and check pups before they spread the infestation.
Colour loss
The bronze and purple hues fade to green without enough sun. Move to a brighter position; the stress colours return as light improves.
Prevent graptoveria 'acaulis' problems before they start
Most graptoveria 'acaulis' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for graptoveria 'acaulis' in general rather than its problems? Read the full graptoveria 'acaulis' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Graptoveria 'Acaulis' problems — FAQ
Why is my graptoveria 'acaulis' etiolation (stretching)?
Leaves space out and the rosette leans toward light when too shaded. Give more direct sun; behead and re-root the head to recover a tight shape.
Why is my graptoveria 'acaulis' overwatering rot?
Mushy, translucent lower leaves and a soft stem signal rot from too-frequent watering or dense soil. Use gritty mix and a strict dry-down between drinks.
Why is my graptoveria 'acaulis' mealybugs?
Lodge among offsets and leaf bases as white fluff. Treat promptly with isopropyl alcohol and check pups before they spread the infestation.
Why is my graptoveria 'acaulis' colour loss?
The bronze and purple hues fade to green without enough sun. Move to a brighter position; the stress colours return as light improves.