Fenestraria rhopalophylla subsp. rhopalophylla

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Cactus Succulent

A mat-forming succulent with club-shaped, erect leaves to 3cm tall; the leaves have transparent "windows" in their slightly flattened tips. From late summer to autumn, white flowers to 3cm across are borne on stalks to 5cm tall

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
Acid or 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)
H2

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
Fenetraria are cushion-forming perennial succulents with erect, club-shaped leaves with translucent windows in the tips, and daisy-like yellow, orange or whtie flowers in late summer and autumn
Name Status
Unresolved
Plant Range
Namibia

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in cactus compost in full light with low humididty; ventilate well. During growth water moderately and apply a low-nitrogen monthly. Keep dry in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed in spring, or separate offsets in spring or summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Houseplants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free