About
An evergreen succulent to 20cm tall, with wiry stems, erect at first, later trailing, and cylindrical, grey-green leaves. The stems grow from a tuberous rootstock which becomes raised above soil-level with age. In early spring, bright pink, daisy-like flowers are produced at the stem tips.
About the genus
Trichodiadema are small succulent perennials, often mat-forming, with fleshy leaves tipped with a tuft of bristles, and solitary daisy-like flowers in various colours
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Houseplants
HabitTufted
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesHouseplants
Native toSouth Africa (Cape)
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light with low humidity. In growth, water moderately and apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser every 3-4 weeks; keep dry at other times . See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or stem section cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free