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Graptopetalum bellum
Graptopetalum bellum is a small, clustering succulent with flat rosettes and star-shaped deep pink to red flowers in late spring. It grows best with bright light, sharp drainage and sparing water.
Graptopetalum bellum (syn. Tacitus bellus) is a species of flowering plant in the stonecrop family Crassulaceae, native to northern Mexico. It was discovered by Alfred Lau in 1972 in the states of Chihuahua and Sonora, at an altitude of 1,460 m (4,800 ft).
It inhabits rocky terrain with moderate sun exposure.
Graptopetalum bellum is cultivated as an ornamental plant. This species requires more shade than the others of the family, as it is found near cliffs in the wild.
It needs a soil that is light and porous with good drainage. Fertilize only during the growing season, diluted to half on the recommended rate. Use fertilizer for cactus or succulent plants.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Graptopetalum bellum by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.
The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
