
Tacitus Bellus
Also known as
Chihuahua Flower, Chihuahua Flower and Tacitus bellus
Taxonomy
Graptopetalum bellus
Graptopetalum
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Tacitus Bellus
How often to water your Tacitus Bellus

every 12
Tacitus Bellus needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Chihuahua Flower in your home

a window
Tacitus Bellus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Tacitus Bellus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Tacitus Bellus in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Tacitus Bellus

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Tacitus Bellus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Time to prop/repot? Hi everyone, I hope I can get some advice regarding my Bella. She’s really growing and sprouting especially on one side. I’m wondering if it is time to repot to larger pot or propagate the stem that has the extra growth? If propagation is the best option, where is the best place to make the cut? Should I propagate in water until there are roots? Thanks 🙏🏽
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Something very unexpected has happened.. So, a while ago, I cut this branch off of Spirit because it was causing her to lean. Now I look at her, and there are suddenly roots on the base of her stalks! Time to chop n' prop! #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #planttherapy #plantcorner #plantlove #iloveplants #newgrowth #planttlc #greggang #adhdplantlovers #propagationstation
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A tiny miracle. What a wonderful finding! #newgrowth #plantsmakepeoplehappy #freshleaffriday #babysucculent #succulentlove #whatthesuccwednesday #succulentsquad #echeveria #ghostplant
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Hello, this is my first plant and her name is Wilimina Hollow. I just got her a new pot and it looks so cute!😊
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My plant is turning brown.. I recently moved my plant outside.. it does get hot but it only gets 3 hours of direct sunlight.. is it too much?
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Hey guys! Brand new plant parent here. Can anyone confirm if Esmeralda is a ghost plant? That’s what the app said, but I just want to double check :) #GhostPlant
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My ghost plant has small roots that haven’t grown in months. Is something wrong with her? #GhostPlant
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Does my ghost plant need repotting? She’s been growing wide! cant see roots in the bottom of the pot so the depth might be ok but should i widen the pot it is in and repot? #SucculentLove #GhostPlant
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Coworkers gave me Westley as a welcome gift, may have overwatered the first few days of having him. Any tips to stop leaves from wilting away, haven’t watered him all week #GhostPlant
Care Summary for Tacitus Bellus
Tacitus Bellus
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
