Overview

Tylecodon schaeferianus is a plant with a shrubby, caudiciform habit in the genus Tylecodon, part of the Crassulaceae family, with deciduous, succulent, spiral arrangement foliage. Tylecodon schaeferianus grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include container planting and indoor cultivation.

About

Tylecodon schaeferianus is a shrubby, caudiciform succulent belonging to the Crassulaceae family. It features deciduous, spiral-arranged foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, south-facing position. This cultivar prefers dry, fertile, well-drained soils such as loam or sand, with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for container planting or indoor cultivation. Interest in this plant is highest during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by stem cuttings or seeds.

About the genus

Tylecodon is a genus of succulent plants in the family Crassulaceae, native to southern Africa.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Tylecodon

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Dry

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Tylecodon schaeferianus size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Shrubby, Caudiciform

Foliage

Deciduous, Succulent, Spiral arrangement

Suggested uses

Container planting, Indoor cultivation

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Tylecodon schaeferianus

Propagation

Stem cuttings, Seeds

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

Frequently asked questions