Tacitus bellus

Also Known As

Graptopetalum bellum
Tacitus bellum

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"
W: 12"

planting zones

10a-12

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Tacitus bellus plant details

Tacitus bellus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer magenta flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tacitus bellus

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring and summer
Uses: clumping, houseplant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tacitus bellus

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly shade
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sometimes known as Graptopetalum bellum. A choice little olive gray succulent, resembling Echeveria with its tight 2-3" rosettes, but bears short 3" stems of starry rose red flowers. Provide a soil that is porous but one which is able to retain some moisture; use equal parts loam with gravel.

By: Avant Gardens

Originally in the Graptopetalum family, this little rosette succulent has some of the brightest and biggest flowers in the Crassula family. Requires part shade, dry winters, and a cooling period in order to bloom. Cute little rosettes offset from the main plant, resembling sempervivum (Hens and Chicks).

By: Paradise Found Nursery

We've always known this as Tacitus bellus but it appears the name Graptopetalum bellum is winning out. It's too bad; I really like the former name much better. No scientific reason...just like it! Tacitus is a monotypic genus, with bellus as it's only species. It differs from the other Graptopetalum by its large flowers that have lips around the carpels. O well, the lumpers appear to have won again!