About
Carruanthus caninus is a low-growing succulent that reaches heights of up to 20 cm. It features robust, fleshy leaves that are grey-green in color. During early spring, this plant bears yellow flowers that can measure up to 5 cm in diameter.
About the genus
Carruanthus are perennial plants that grow in a mat-like form, featuring pairs of fleshy leaves. They produce yellow blooms resembling daisies, which may have hints of red.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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
- Native to
- South Africa
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in pots of gritty compost and position in bright light with some protection from direct summer sun. Water moderately in growth; sparingly in winter. Apply a balanced liquid feed once or twice in spring and summer. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or by leaf cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free