Malotigena frantiskae-niederlovae

Synonyms

Delosperma congestum misapplied

Cactus Succulent Alpine Rockery

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A compact, rosette-forming evergreen succulent, forming a dense mat of fleshy, wedge-shaped green leaves to 2cm long. Solitary, daisy-like yellow or white flowers are produced in summer, which only open fully in bright sunshine

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 5–10 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: 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): H4
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: Malotigena are rare, hardy and compact succulents growing to a height of around 10cm and spread of around 25cm. They have creeping branches and succulent leaves. Flowers are golden yellow and appear in the summer.
Name Status: Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in an unheated alpine or greenhouse, in a sharply drained cactus compost mix, in full light with good ventilation. Also does well outdoors in troughs, on a scree/crevice bed or in a rock garden, as long as there is adequate drainage. May need protection from hard frosts. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown at 21°C, or by softwood cuttings in spring or early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Patio and container plants
Rock garden
Gravel garden
Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free, but may rot in poorly drained soil