About
This mat-forming succulent with club-shaped, erect leaves to 3cm tall; the leaves have transparent "windows" in their slightly flattened tips. From late summer to autumn, white flowers to 3cm across are borne on stalks to 5cm tall.
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, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Patio and container plants
Native toNamibia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in cactus compost in full light with low humididty; ventilate well. During growth water moderately and apply a low-nitrogen monthly. Keep dry in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by sowing seed in spring, or separate offsets in spring or summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free