Aurantiaca (Baby Toes, Window Plant)


Botanical Information

FamilyAizoaceae
GenusAurantiaca
CategoryTropicals
OriginNamibia and South Africa.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)5
Temperature (°F)20
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

ShapeLow-mounding.
LandscapeIn potted succulent collections, among rock gardens, as a potted patio plant or a specimen.
PropagationSeed or division.
CultivationPlant in loose, well-draining potted cactus mix, sandy loamy or composted soils in full sun. Repot annually to encourage growth.
Notable SpecimensCentennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatIn rocky outcroppings moistened by winter rainfall.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, glabrous succulent flesh.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves protrude from the base resembling 'baby toes', hence its common name, between 5 - 13 cm long and 0.5 - 2 cm wide. The apices of the bodies appear flat with a darker 'window-like' marking, giving the plant its other name, Window Plant.
Flower DescriptionDaisy-like flowers, measuring between 6 - 12 cm in diameter, are borne from solitary flowering stems.
Colour DescriptionLight green bodies with dark green 'window' markings. Flowers are a creamy yellow to off-white.
Texture DescriptionSmooth and waxy.

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