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Titanopsis hugo-schlechteri

A succulent perennial to 3cm tall, forming a low rosette of fleshy, roughly triangular, grey-green leaves; the top surface of each is covered in brown warty growths (tubercles); these serve to camouflage the plant in its stony native environment. In winter yellow, daisy-like flowers are produced

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Brown
Summer Green Brown
Autumn Green Brown
Winter Yellow Green Brown
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C
Botanical details
Family
Aizoaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
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
Namibia

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in 3 parts standard cactus compost and 1 part limestone chippings in full light with good ventilation. From spring to summer, water sparingly and apply a half-strength, low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly; keep dry at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 20°C in spring or early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Houseplants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids when in flower

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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