Trichodiadema densum

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A mat-forming succulent perennial with oblong green papillose leaves tipped with white bristly hairs, and with narrow-petalled crimson flowers to 5cm across in summer

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 2–5 years
Max Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height: Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand

Moisture: Well–drained
pH: Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun

Aspect: West–facing or South–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): H1C

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: Trichodiadema are small succulent perennials, often mat-forming, with fleshy leaves tipped with a tuft of bristles, and solitary daisy-like flowers in various colours
Name Status: Correct
Plant Range: S Africa (Cape)

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in cactus compost in full light. Water moderately in growth and apply a low nitrogen fertiliser every 3-4 weeks. Keep dry at other times

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F), or insert cuttings of stem sections, in spring or summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Patio and container plants

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

mealybugs may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease-free