titanopsis succulent Titanopsis fulleri – Planet Desert

titanopsis succulent Titanopsis fulleri – Planet DesertTitanopsis are mesemb plants from South Africa. They are short stemmed succulent rosettes of 6 to 8 interesting leaves covered of white warts. Over time, they can form large clusters. Titanopsis have yellow flowers during their winter growing period. Those are 0. 75" wide (2cm) yellow to orange blossom. The flowers come irregularly starting in the fall, and open at noon. Sow it in spring and it should start flowering after two years. The maintenance

Titanopsis are mesemb plants from South Africa. They are short-stemmed succulent rosettes of 6 to 8 interesting leaves covered of white warts. Over time, they can form large clusters.

Titanopsis have yellow flowers during their winter growing period. Those are 0.75" wide (2cm) yellow to orange blossom. The flowers come irregularly starting in the fall, and open at noon. Sow it in spring and it should start flowering after two years.

The maintenance of Titanopsis is not difficult. They need a sandy substrate with little organic material. They are winter grower, and should be kept relatively dry in summer. They should also be kept dry when the temperature is below 45°F (7°C)

Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-12
Frost tolerance: Hardy to 25°F (-4°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: South Africa
Growth habits: Mat forming succulent, rosettes up to 3" in diameter (8 cm)
Watering needs: Moderate water when growing in late fall and early spring. Keep somewhat dry the rest of the time.
Propagation: Seeds
Blooming habits: Yellow flowers in winter

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz