About
A succulent perennial to 4cm in height, forming a clump of rosettes of thick blue-green leaves with brownish tubercles, and daisy-like bright yellow to orange flowers 2cm across in autumn.
About the genus
Titanopsis are succulent perennials with rosettes of very fleshy leaves, covered with tubercles at the tips, and with daisy-like yellow or orange flowers in late summer, winter of early spring
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Cactus Succulent
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toS Africa
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a standard cactus compost with added limestone chippings, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep dry at other times. Apply a dilute balanced fertilizer fortnightly during late spring and summer
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free