John Fielding Cactus Succulent Shrubs
A tropical, succulent shrub capable of reaching 1.8m (6ft) and 1m (39in) across. Young plants' stems are cylindrical but mature to four or five sided stems the edges of which are covered in dense brown bristles. In bright sunlight the leaf stalks and leaf margins can take on a reddish tinge. The young foliage is dark green and prominently white veined, forming a herringbone pattern while older foliage becomes all green. Clusters of small, insignificant white flowers without petals, from red buds, are produced in the leaf axils at the tips of the stems on mature plants in spring. Suitable for growing as a feature plant indoors, or a warm greenhouse or conservatory
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Loam, Sand
Max Height
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres