I sure hope it's not an echie, because I grow indoors only, and echies don't do well indoors. Might have to ship this one to a friend of mine where it would do better outdoors. Summers here in the high desert of SoCal are BRUTAL in both heat and dryness. Thank you, rina.

my g. fanfare looks like that after i beheaded it.

That doesn't sound too positive, lol

Randi-- be-heading is a common practice with most of us, not a bad thing at all. It's an effective means of propagation and also fixing an unruly growth of our plants.

Oh, I know lots of people be-head, and I've done it myself a few times. It's just that I didn't know exactly what you meant. Not sure what the "g" stands for either. I'm fairly new to succies. Should I try to grow it indoors, or send it to my friend in VA who grows hers outdoors? It's so pretty, but if I'm going to kill it . . .

You can grow succulents indoors...many of us, in colder zones, do. Mine spend about 6mo/yr outside, and rest of the year indoors.

G in this case is likely Graptoveria.

Ah, would a Graptoveria be alright indoors? Mine spend 365 days a year inside! It's just so hot and dry that only things like aloes and some agaves, and of course, cacti, can survive in my climate in summer. Then winter is too cold for almost everything else.

Randi- Rina is correct, the "G" does stand for Graptoveria. I have not grown succulents indoors in many years and when i did my plants suffered with etiolation. Rina would be a great source of info for you on the subject. --Best

I know what you mean. Most of mine are etiolated already!

Randi

Since of my location/growing zone, my plants have to be inside for a long time. And I am just lucky that I have garden so I can put them outdoors for Summer. Many ppl live in apartments and may not have even a small balcony, and still grow very nice and healthy plants indoors.

To prevent lots of etiolation, I use supplemental lights. And I believe that keeping them relatively cool (not freezing) and dry helps to slow down growth during short winter days. Many do not water succulents for extended periods of time, like 2 mo or even longer. But if they are kept warm, they likely keep growing more and need lots of light. Many are dormant during cold months anyways.

I do not know how cold is winter in your location, but perhaps plants can overwinter in unheated GH or sunroom?

I don't have an unheated GH or sunroom, but I keep my house down to 62F in winter to save on propane costs. The plants are very near the windows on plant stands, so it's cooler there than in the rest of the room. So they stay pretty cool in winter!

I wish I had a balcony. That would be great for summer, but I don't, and like I said, everything gets baked here. The temps are just too high for most of the summer (over 100 very often), so I have no choice but to keep them inside year round.

Randi- Would you share your location; Country, City, State, Province? thanks.

U.S.A., Phelan, California. So Southern California high desert. I thought that was showing up, but I guess not! Will have to amend that.

How funny! I was just at the walmart on Amargosa 2 weeks ago! have friends in Trona. I totally understand your situation now!

I have one of these too and I agree with Neil’s ID, except the plant is now considered to be Sedeveria ‘Fanfare’

http://www.crassulaceae.ch/de/artikel?akID=177&aaID=2&aiID=F&aID=127

Yes, it's dry as the Sahara, and nearly hot as Death Valley! That Walmart is only 20 minutes from me. I'll check out the Sedeveria 'Fanfare.' Thanks for the link, Andrew!

When I look at the link, my plant's leaves are much thinner and delicate looking.

In that case you will have to wait for the plant to flower to be certain of the ID - pretty much standard procedure anyhow (ie waiting for the flowers)

Okay, assumes it survives that long! I know it doesn't like it indoors.