Fenestraria rhopalophylla - Baby Toes
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Baby Toes (Fenestraria rhopalophylla) (Brown): Green, finger-like foliage grows in upright clusters. The tips have translucent "leaf windows" that help them get enough light for photosynthesis, even when they retreat nearly completely underground for protection from drought and browsing animals. This species needs plenty of bright light to stay compact. They tend to produce multiple blooms of yellow or white with lots of narrow petals.
PLEASE NOTE: Leaves are very fragile and may fall off during shipping. If your plant is missing some leaves upon arrival, they will grow back over time.
Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need bright sunlight, good drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Blue / Blue-green
All Seasonal Colors
Silver, Pink
Bloom Color
White Bloom, Yellow Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light, Full Sun
Maximum Height
Under 3"
Growth Habit / Shape
Clumping / Mounding
Special Characteristic
Slow Grower
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
10
WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?
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• Staff Answer
I do like a guessing game!
I think the succulent you're looking for is Crassula ovata 'Gollum' Jade. I definitely see the similarities to 'Baby Toes' and they have an open straw-like top. There are other jade plants that have a similar structure to 'Gollum' Jade so take a look around just in case you like something better. I hope this hit the proverbial nail on the head, but let me know if it didn't!
I think the succulent you're looking for is Crassula ovata 'Gollum' Jade. I definitely see the similarities to 'Baby Toes' and they have an open straw-like top. There are other jade plants that have a similar structure to 'Gollum' Jade so take a look around just in case you like something better. I hope this hit the proverbial nail on the head, but let me know if it didn't!
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Baby Toes has this dormancy cycle in the wild in order to get through hot, summer droughts. In at-home cultivation though, these seasonal cycles are usually muddled or lost. Most people continue to water their Baby Toes through summer when the soil is completely dry and the leaves start to wrinkle with thirst. If you are unsure if your leaf wrinkles are from thirst or rot, feel free to email us a photo and the following info to info@mountaincrestgardens.com:
- Growing conditions (full sun, part sun, filtered sun, indoors, outdoors, etc.)
- Soil used for planting
- Watering schedule
- Does the container have a hole for drainage?
• Staff Answer
Sometimes the plant will offset, making another cluster of leaves near the original cluster. These clusters can be cut from the main plant and rerooted by planting them in well draining soil and giving them plenty of water.
They can also be propagated via seeds, but the process is much more challenging. After the blooms are spent, you may notice a pod form where the bloom was. Once this matures and dries, it can be gently plucked off the plant and crushed in the hand. Pick out the duff from the pod and what's left are the tiny, pale red seeds. Sprinkle these seeds on moist soil and give them light, but not direct sun. Keep the soil damp but not soggy. You should get germination after a week or two.
They can also be propagated via seeds, but the process is much more challenging. After the blooms are spent, you may notice a pod form where the bloom was. Once this matures and dries, it can be gently plucked off the plant and crushed in the hand. Pick out the duff from the pod and what's left are the tiny, pale red seeds. Sprinkle these seeds on moist soil and give them light, but not direct sun. Keep the soil damp but not soggy. You should get germination after a week or two.
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Because the leaves are delicate, we put the [fragile] tag next to the name. Although we get few complaints about baby toes, this fragility makes them more difficult to ship, but certainly not impossible. We ship these plants quite frequently.
Our 14-day quality guarantee is good to keep in mind when ordering these [fragile] plants. You can read about it at the link below.
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Our 14-day quality guarantee is good to keep in mind when ordering these [fragile] plants. You can read about it at the link below.
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
• Staff Answer
Succulents like Baby Toes also need very gritty soil and lots of sunshine to thrive. We recommend growing them in a pot with a drainage hole and a super gritty soil like this Bonsai Jack mix. You'll also want to keep it on a sunny, south-facing window sill or under a grow like to get solid, compact growth and prevent rot. You can see a comparison of Baby Toes getting too little and just enough light from a grow light at the link below.
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/B2SEoisFmeJ/
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/B2SEoisFmeJ/
• Staff Answer
Unfortunately, there are many reasons why a succulent might have leaves that turn a more yellow color. Here are a few of the most common:
1) Overwatering. If you've recently changed your watering schedule or repotted the plant, this could be the issue. Repotting can lead to overwatering, if you repotted into a more organic soil. However, even summer dormancy can cause baby toes to be more sensitive to overwatering. To really be sure, check the stem and roots of the plant. Is there some yellowing or darkening there? Are the stems and roots mushy? If yes, then it is likely overwatering.
2) Leaf senescence. This is a natural process by which many plants lose their oldest leaves to free up resources for young leaves. Frequently, young leaves can shade older leaves. This makes it advantageous for that plant to lose those older leaves as they are no longer producing the vital sugars that the plant needs. Fortunately, this process is normal and healthy so there would be no need for worry. Are the outer most leaves turning yellow? Do the stems and roots appear healthy and firm? If so, than this is the most likely scenario… See full answer »
1) Overwatering. If you've recently changed your watering schedule or repotted the plant, this could be the issue. Repotting can lead to overwatering, if you repotted into a more organic soil. However, even summer dormancy can cause baby toes to be more sensitive to overwatering. To really be sure, check the stem and roots of the plant. Is there some yellowing or darkening there? Are the stems and roots mushy? If yes, then it is likely overwatering.
2) Leaf senescence. This is a natural process by which many plants lose their oldest leaves to free up resources for young leaves. Frequently, young leaves can shade older leaves. This makes it advantageous for that plant to lose those older leaves as they are no longer producing the vital sugars that the plant needs. Fortunately, this process is normal and healthy so there would be no need for worry. Are the outer most leaves turning yellow? Do the stems and roots appear healthy and firm? If so, than this is the most likely scenario… See full answer »
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Excellent shipping
March 25, 2025 by Denise S. (California, United States)
“This is a very delicate plant, and MG did a spuperb job in packing it with care. it arrived in great shape and is waiting to be planted.”
Very Hardy
November 13, 2024 by Cindy C. (RI, United States)
“So hardy. In my front window with a bloom”
October 12, 2024 by Mariana N. (Illinois , United States)
“It giving me 2 flowers!”
