Origin and Habitat: West Mexico It was discovered by Alfred Lau in 1972. It was found in a mountainous area, altitude 4,800', on the border of Chihuahua and Sonora, Mexico.
Habitat: Grows in steep terrain and cliffs that face such that very little sun hits directly.
Synonyms:
- Graptopetalum bellum (R.Moran & J.Meyran) D.R.Hunt
- Tacitus bellus R.Moran & J.Meyran
Description: Perennial, succulent, herb forming flat rosettes, slowly clustering.
Flowers: This is possibly the largest flowered member in the Crassula family and certainly has some of the brightest flowers. Flowers are over 2,5 cm across, deep pink to red upright at the top of 10cm branched inflorescence. The single individual flowers are 5 petalled, star-shaped and have dark pink/red stamens tipped with white anthers emerging from a pink/red centre.
Blooming time: Late Spring - Early Summer. The flowers last several weeks.
This is possibly the largest flowered member in the Crassula family and certainly has the most spectacular flowers of any others in the family, it has been justifiably popular in the plant trade.
8cm Pot
Graptopetalum Bellum
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