Hereroa glenensis

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Glen bergeranthus

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Glen bergeranthus RHS

Other common names

Glen bergeranthus

Synonyms

Bergeranthus glenensis

Cactus Succulent
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A compact, mat-forming succulent with fleshy, canoe-shaped grey green leaves. Produces fragrant, daisy-like yellow flowers with orange buds in summer, flowers open later in the day to avoid the midday heat.

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0-0.1 metre

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0-0.1 metre
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

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

Position

Full sun
Aspect
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

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Aizoaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
South Africa

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in frost-prone areas, in a cactus potting mix in full light with low humidity. Water moderately and keep almost dry in winter. In warmer areas, grow outdoors in sharply drained soil in full sun, and protect from excessive wet. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for more advice

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 21-24°C (70-75°F) in spring, or by division, separating offsets in spring or summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Gravel garden
  • Houseplants
  • Rock garden
  • Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free