About
Curio archeri 'Himalaya Bambino' is a compact, evergreen succulent that grows slowly. It features slender, fleshy leaves that are deep green and resemble fingers, supported by woody stems. During the summer months, it can produce clusters of tubular yellow blooms.
About the genus
Curio is a group of evergreen succulents that originate from the mountainous regions of Cape Province in South Africa. These plants feature elongated, ribbed leaves and produce disc-like flower heads that lack ray florets.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- 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
- Houseplants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moderately fertile, free-draining soil in a warm, sunny position. Will need frost protection in all but the mildest areas. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by cuttings or division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to a rust and honey fungus