About
A succulent perennial which grows into a low mat of erect, club-shaped greyish leaves, with daisy-like bright yellow flowers to 7cm across from late summer.
About the genus
Fenetraria are cushion-forming perennial succulents with erect, club-shaped leaves with translucent windows in the tips, and daisy-like yellow, orange or whtie flowers in late summer and autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Houseplants, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toS Africa (Cape)
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep just moist at other times. Apply a dilute low nitrogen fertilizer fortnightly during late spring and summer. Stand outside in summer
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or offsets
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free