Graptopetalum Bellum

Graptopetalum Bellum Care

Graptopetalum Bellum

What is the plant

Graptopetalum bellum is a succulent perennial with a slowly clustering habit. The rosettes are up to 10 cm in diameter, and almost flat to the ground. The leaves are glabrous, approximately triangular, 25mm long, and gray or bronze in color. Flowers appear from May to July. At the top of a 10 cm inflorescence, the flowers are over 2.5 cm, deep pink to red. The individual flowers are 5-petalled, star-shaped and have dark pink stamens and white anthers.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min 5°C

Hardiness zone

9a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Graptopetalum Bellum doesn't need to be watered too much
Pruning
When we grow and care for Graptopetalum Bellum, it does not need pruning,
Fertilizer
Every 4th to 8th week when in active growth with cacti liquid fertilizer or a standard liquid fertilizer at half strength.

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Sunlight
Chihuahua Flower Care Lighting Graptopetalum bellum is suitable for part sunny to light shaded places.
Temperature
It requires a low temperature for flowering in spring : at least one month at 15 °C (59 °F) or less. It can survive a short period at −15 °C (5 °F), if totally dry.
Popularity
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