Tylecodon schaeferianus - Fairy Tale Plant [large]

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Fairy Tale Plant (Tylecodon schaeferianus) (Tölken): Fascinating, exotic succulent with gnarled stems and green, egg-shaped foliage speckled with pink. It is native to rocky flats and cliffsides of Namibia where it grows in clumps. Over time, this slow grower branches freely and its bark becomes increasingly knobbly. It goes dormant and loses its leaves in summer then produces pink to white blooms in late summer. This is a choice variety for bonsai projects. This plant is fully rooted in a 3.5" pot.

Please note: Leaves are fragile and some may fall off in shipping, but they will regrow.

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, great 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

3.5" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

All Seasonal Colors

Pink

Bloom Color

Pink Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

Recommended Light Conditions

Filtered / Partial Sun

Maximum Height

6"-8"

Growth Habit / Shape

Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Seasonality

Summer Dormant Partial

Special Characteristic

Slow Grower

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

10

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