About
A succulent perennial to 3cm tall, forming a low rosette of fleshy, roughly triangular, grey-green leaves; the top surface of each is covered in brown warty growths (tubercles); these serve to camouflage the plant in its stony native environment. In winter yellow, daisy-like flowers are produced.
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 typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Houseplants
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesHouseplants
Native toNamibia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in 3 parts standard cactus compost and 1 part limestone chippings in full light with good ventilation. From spring to summer, water sparingly and apply a half-strength, low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly; keep dry at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 20°C in spring or early summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids when in flower
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free