Carruanthus caninus

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Cactus Succulent

A mat-forming succulent to 20cm tall, with very thick, fleshy, grey-green leaves. In early spring it produces yellow flowers to 5cm across

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H2
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Aizoaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus
Carruanthus are mat-forming perennials with paired, succulent leaves and daisy-like yellow flowers often tinged with red
Name Status
Unresolved
Plant Range
South Africa

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in pots of gritty compost and position in bright light with some protection from direct summer sun. Water moderately in growth; sparingly in winter. Apply a balanced liquid feed once or twice in spring and summer. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by leaf cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Houseplants
  • Patio and container plants

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free