About
A variety of the Somali desert rose with distinctly wavy-edged (crispum) leaves and a spectacular swollen, bottle-shaped caudex, bearing terminal clusters of pink-red, funnel-shaped flowers. A striking succulent curiosity for a warm, sunny, frost-free glasshouse or cactus collection.
About the genus
Wulfenia 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
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.