Faucaria bosscheana
- Perennial
- Yellow flowers
- Silvery-grey foliage
- Evergreen
- For a sunny position
Triangular, evergreen and bizarre serrated leaves with bright yellow sunny flowers in late summer. Great in a pot or rock garden with some succulent friends. Tolerates little frost.
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Care
Planting density
Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Flower colour | Yellow |
|---|---|
| Leaf colour | Grey-green |
| Growth habit | Rosette |
| Hardiness | down to about -5°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Summer dry, Winter dry |
| Soil | Highly permeable, Pervious, Light |
| Soil fertility | None to little |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Faucaria bosscheana |
|---|---|
| Genus | Faucaria |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Origin | Africa, South |
