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Aurantiaca


Baby Toes, Window Plant




Origin:  Namibia and South Africa.
Family
Aizoaceae
Genus
Aurantiaca
Category
Tropicals
USDA Hardiness Zone
11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1c
Temperature (°C)
5
Temperature (°F)
20
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Landscape
In potted succulent collections, among rock gardens, as a potted patio plant or a specimen.
Cultivation
Plant in loose, well-draining potted cactus mix, sandy loamy or composted soils in full sun. Repot annually to encourage growth.
Shape
Low-mounding.
Growth
Slow
Habitat
In rocky outcroppings moistened by winter rainfall.
Bark/Stem Description
Smooth, glabrous succulent flesh.
Leaf Description
Leaves protrude from the base resembling 'baby toes', hence its common name, between 5 - 13 cm long and 0.5 - 2 cm wide. The apices of the bodies appear flat with a darker 'window-like' marking, giving the plant its other name, Window Plant.
Flower Description
Daisy-like flowers, measuring between 6 - 12 cm in diameter, are borne from solitary flowering stems.
Colour Description
Light green bodies with dark green 'window' markings. Flowers are a creamy yellow to off-white.
Texture Description
Smooth and waxy.
Notable Specimens
Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Seed or division.
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