About
A mat-forming, evergreen succulent maturing to 6cm tall with glossy, fleshy, nearly cylindrical leaves and white, daisy-like flowers in summer.
About the genus
Malotigena are rare, hardy and compact succulents growing to a height of around 10cm and spread of around 25cm. They have creeping branches and succulent leaves. Flowers are golden yellow and appear in the summer.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in full sun with good drainage. Grow in troughs in a gritty, sharply-draining, peat-free loam-based compost; also does well on a scree/crevice bed outside, or as a potplant in an unheated alpine house
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by stem cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free