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Graptopetalum bellum f. variegata

20.00€

Art. 56348
Available: 0

Size:
Pot: 6,5 cm.
Family:
Crassulaceae
Origin:
Mexico
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Description:

The name of this plant comes from the Latin term "Bellus", which means "beautiful", in fact the synonym is Tacitus Bellus. It grows into an attractive rosette shape. G. bellum is of low and slow growth, tends to accestire with the passage of time and can reach even 10 cm in diameter. Its fleshy triangular-shaped leaves are greyish-green with lighter edges, but with prolonged exposure to the sun take on shades of pink to purple. The variegated shape of this succulent has clearer areas at the exact points where the chlorophyll is absent; these areas are never the same from one plant to another, therefore each exemplar is absolutely unique, never identical to another and for this extremely sought after by collectors! In late spring - early summer you can admire its flashy star-shaped flowers that are fuchsia with lighter central streaks. G. bellum is a perfect gift that will delight the recipient for a long time. Synonyms: Tacito Bellus, Tacitus Bellus.

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Plant care:

It requires a lot of light throughout the year, however, avoid direct sun rays, especially during the hottest hours of the day, as long as they might burn the leaves.

It is preferable to keep it at mild temperatures and never below 8 °C, for this reason it is recommended to shelter it during the winter period.

Water moderately but only when the soil is completely dry. It is enough to water the plant once a week in spring and summer and suspend watering completely in winter.

The best soil is a well draining one, so to avoid rotting, for example a mixture of peat and pumice so that the water does not stagnate.

They do not need frequent fertilization, it is sufficient to dilute the fertilizer with watering once a year.