About
Adromischus maculatus is a perennial succulent featuring a sparsely branched, brown caudex. Its leaves are inversely lanceolate, reaching up to 5 cm (2 in) in length, and are characterized by bright green coloration often marked with reddish-purple spots and mottling. The edges of the leaves may have a hard texture. In the summer, this plant produces spike-like cymes that can grow 25-30 cm (10-12 in) tall, bearing tubular green flowers approximately 1.5 cm (¾ in) long, which have lobes that are pinkish-white or pale purple.
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
- West-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
- Native to
- S Africa (Cape)
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 at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring. May also be propagated from leaf cuttings and stem 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