About
A small, slow-growing succulent forming rosettes of green, upright, triangular leaves with raised white markings or 'tubercules' on them. Brownish-white tubular flowers may appear on long, thin upright stalks in the summer.
About the genus
Tulista is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeSand, Loam
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectNorth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Patio and container plants
Native toSouth Africa (Cape)
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep just moist at other times. Apply a dilute, low nitrogen fertiliser fortnightly during late spring and summer. Stand outside in summer. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate from offsets
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealy bugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free