Fenestraria rhopalophylla (Baby Toes, Baby's Toes)
Botanical Information
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Genus | Fenestraria |
| Species | rhopalophylla |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Namibia and South Africa (Northern Cape). |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 11b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1.1 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 50 |
| Height | 0.15 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Full sun where temperatures range to at least 19°C. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Not present or very reduced stem. The roots are thick, shallow, and spreading. |
| Leaf Description | Smooth, up to 4 cm long. The tip is transparent to diffuse the light to the rest of the leaf. |
| Flower Description | Up to 3 cm in diameter, solitary or in groups of up to three. |
| Colour Description | Leaves are glaucous green. Flowers are white. |
| Texture Description | Smooth. |
Photographs
Fenestraria rhopalophylla, Leaf