About
Jovibarba heuffelii 'Anabokonak' is a named cultivar of Heuffel's beard of Jupiter producing the characteristic thick-leaved, architectural rosettes of the species in a particularly fine selected form. A rewarding succulent for a sunny rock garden, trough or wall crevice.
About the genus
Jovibarba are rosette-forming perennial succulents producing compact, architectural rosettes of fleshy, water-storing leaves and pale greenish-yellow or yellow, bell-shaped flowers in summer. Grown mainly for their architectural, colourful foliage in sunny, very well-drained positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesContainers, rock gardens, dry gardens.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in very well-drained, gritty compost. Full sun.
PruningMinimal pruning needed. Remove dead leaves.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceMealybugs and vine weevil may occur.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.