Titanopsis calcarea
jewel plant
a succulent perennial to 4cm in height, forming a clump of rosettes of thick blue-green leaves with brownish tubercles, and daisy-like bright yellow to orange flowers 2cm across in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Brown Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Brown Green | |||
| Autumn | Blue Brown Green | |||
| Winter | Blue Brown Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Titanopsis are succulent perennials with rosettes of very fleshy leaves, covered with tubercles at the tips, and with daisy-like yellow or orange flowers in late summer, winter of early spring
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost with added limestone chippings, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep dry at other times. Apply a dilute balanced fertilizer fortnightly during late spring and summer
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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