About
An evergreen, succulent perennial forming a low (8cm) mat of fleshy, wedge-shaped leaves; these are edged with soft, white spines. In autumn it produces white flowers with a yellow eye, to 4cm across, although these only open on sunny days.
About the genus
Faucaria are small, clump-forming succulent perennials with very fleshy, prominently toothed leaves borne on short shoots, and daisy-like yellow, pink or white flowers in summer or autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Patio and container plants
Native toSouth Africa (Cape)
Care notes
CultivationGrow in cactus compost in full light. Water moderately while in growth and apply a half-strength liquid fertiliser once or twice; keep almost dry in winter
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by stem cuttings or seed sown at 10-20°C in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and root mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenreally disease-free