Titanopsis hugo-schlechteri

Cactus Succulent Houseplants

A succulent perennial to 3cm tall, forming a low rosette of fleshy, roughly triangular, grey-green leaves; the top surface of each is covered in brown warty growths (tubercles); these serve to camouflage the plant in its stony native environment. In winter yellow, daisy-like flowers are produced

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0-0.1 metre

Size

Time to Maturity: 5–10 years
Max Spread: 0-0.1 metre
Max Height: Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand

Moisture: Well–drained
pH: Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun

Aspect: 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): 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: Titanopsis are succulent perennials with rosettes of very fleshy leaves, covered with tubercles at the tips, and with daisy-like yellow or orange flowers in late summer, winter of early spring
Name Status: Correct
Plant Range: Namibia

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in 3 parts standard cactus compost and 1 part limestone chippings in full light with good ventilation. From spring to summer, water sparingly and apply a half-strength, low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly; keep dry at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 20°C in spring or early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Houseplants
Low Maintenance
Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids when in flower

Diseases

Generally disease-free