Adromischus cooperi
plover's eggs
A slow-growing, branching succulent with greyish-brown stems and fleshy, grey-green leaves speckled with purple, often wavy at the tips. Produces upright spikes of small, tubular pink flowers in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver Purple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green Grey Silver Purple | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver Purple | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver Purple |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Adromischus are a genus of easily-propagated leaf succulents native to South Africa. Stems are thick and flowers bright green.
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S Africa (Cape)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a sharply draining cactus compost, in full sunlight with good ventilation, or outdoors where winter temperatures are consistently above 7°C (45°F). Water during the growing season only when the soil has become dry, withhold water altogether in the winter months. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for more detailed advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring, or by stem or leaf cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Remove faded flower stems
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs and greenfly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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