Overview
Thompsonella is a plant with a compact, rosette-forming habit in the genus Thompsonella, part of the Crassulaceae family, with succulent, evergreen foliage. Thompsonella grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include container and indoor.
About
Thompsonella is a compact, rosette-forming succulent cultivar belonging to the Crassulaceae family. It features evergreen foliage and thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and dry moisture conditions. Hardy to UK zone H4, Thompsonella is suitable for container growing and indoor cultivation. It is of particular interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by leaf cuttings or offsets.
About the genus
Thompsonella is a genus of plants in the family Crassulaceae and is a member of the Acre clade. It includes about eight species endemic to Mexico.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Thompsonella
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Thompsonella size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Compact, Rosette-forming
- Foliage
- Succulent, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Container, Indoor
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Thompsonella
- Propagation
- Leaf cuttings, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- High
- Disease resistance
- High
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Thompsonella?
Thompsonella prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Thompsonella need?
Thompsonella grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays dry.
Is Thompsonella hardy in the UK?
Thompsonella has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Thompsonella?
Leaf cuttings, Offsets.
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