Tacitus bellus
Scientific Name: Tacitus bellus Moran & J. Meyrán
Synonym: Graptopetalum bellum
Family: Crassulaceae
USDA: 9b-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 25°F (-4°C)
Sun Exposure: Shade to light shade
Origin: Mexico
Growth Habits: Flat rosettes, slowly clustering, individual rosettes, are up to 4 inches in diameter (10 cm)
Propagation: Seeds or offsets
This plant has been oscillating between the genera Tacitus bellus and Graptopetalum. Tacitus bellus differs from the other Graptopetalum by its large flowers that have lips around the carpels.
Blooming Habits:
The Tacitus bellus bears deep pink to red flowers at the top of 4 inches branched inflorescence (10 cm). The flowers that last several weeks are upright and star-shaped.
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