About
A perennial succulent which forms small, rounded rosettes of fleshy pale green leaves. After several years, a stem bearing pale yellow, bell-shaped flowers may be produced in summer, after which the individual rosette dies off.
About the genus
Jovibarba are rosette-forming perennial succulents. They are mainly grown for their architectural and colourful foliage, but they may also produce pale greenish-yellow or yellow bell-shaped flowers.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, gritty, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Suitable for rock garden, scree bed, wall crevice, trough or alpine house
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by offsets in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free