About
Adromischus cristatus is a hardy, evergreen succulent that typically reaches a height of about 30 cm. It develops dense rosettes composed of triangular, dark green leaves that feature crinkled tips and are adorned with fine, silvery-white hairs. In the spring and summer, this plant produces star-shaped white flowers with a hint of pink, which arise on elongated green stems. This species is particularly suited for beginners and children interested in gardening.
About the genus
Adromischus is a genus of leaf succulents that can be propagated with ease and is indigenous to South Africa. The plants feature robust stems and produce flowers that are bright green in color.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow under glass in a sharply draining or proprietary cactus compost in full sunlight with good ventilation. Water during the growing season in spring to autumn, only when the soil has become dry. Withhold water altogether in the winter months and keep cool, but not lower than 7°C (45°F). A low nitrogen fertiliser can be applied two or three times during the growing season. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for more detailed advice
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring, or by stem or leaf cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to mealybugs and greenfly
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to root rots in wet soil