Frithia pulchra (Fairy Elephant's Feet)


Botanical Information

FamilyAizoaceae
GenusFrithia
Speciespulchra
CategoryTropicals
OriginGauteng Province, South Africa.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10a - 10b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)1 - 5
Temperature (°F)34 - 40
Height5 cm
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

ShapeLow mounding.
LandscapePotted succulent collections, among rock gardens, containers, potted indoor or patio plant or as a specimen.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSucculent flesh appears mottled and bumpy at the apices of multiple broad bodies with ruffled edges.
Flower DescriptionSolitary blooms, resembling a daisy, narrow petals lanceolate-rounded, which borne from flowering stems.
Colour DescriptionSage green to light yellowish-brown in colour. Golden yellow daisy-like blooms with medium green to yellowish-green flowering stems.
Texture DescriptionRough and bumpy.

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