About
This succulent perennial with paired, hemispherical grey-green leaves to 8cm long, and daisy-like, pink-flushed, orange flowers 7cm across in late summer.
About the genus
Pleiospilos are small, stemless, succulent perennials mostly with one or two pairs of very fleshy, grey-green leaves united at the base, and daisy-like yellow or orange flowers, sometimes coconut-scented, in late summer and autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Cactus Succulent
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toS. Africa (Cape)
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light. From early summer to late autumn water sparingly but regularly and apply a low nitrogen liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks. Keep dry at all other times
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) or detach offsets, from late spring to summer
Pest resistanceVulnerable to aphids while flowering
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free