Malotigena frantiskae-niederlovae
A compact, rosette-forming evergreen succulent, forming a dense mat of fleshy, wedge-shaped green leaves to 2cm long. Solitary, daisy-like yellow or white flowers are produced in summer, which only open fully in bright sunshine
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Malotigena are rare, hardy and compact succulents growing to a height of around 10cm and spread of around 25cm. They have creeping branches and succulent leaves. Flowers are golden yellow and appear in the summer.
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in an unheated alpine or greenhouse, in a sharply drained cactus compost mix, in full light with good ventilation. Also does well outdoors in troughs, on a scree/crevice bed or in a rock garden, as long as there is adequate drainage. May need protection from hard frosts. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown at 21°C, or by softwood cuttings in spring or early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may rot in poorly drained soil
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