Braunsia is a genus of succulent plants in the family Aizoaceae that occur in the southwestern part of the Western Cape province of South Africa. The plants are shrublets or creepers characterized by serrated, partially fused leaves.
The beautiful flowers, ranging in color from salmon to pink to white, appear in winter and spring, opening and closing in the afternoon.
The plants do well in cultivation and are, for the most, not very finicky.
Growing Conditions and General Care
Braunsias are moderately slow-growing succulents. They need moderate watering when growing from late fall to early spring. Keep the soil somewhat dry the rest of the time. Like all Living Rocks, they thrive in porous soils with excellent drainage. They can tolerate high heat and some frost, hardy to 23° F (-5° C) or less if very dry. Braunsias are very rewarding succulents and can be grown in gardens in warm climates or greenhouses and windowsills in places with cold, wet winters. They enjoy the bright shade in summer and the full sun in the other seasons.
Propagation
These plants are easily propagated by seed and cuttings.
Links
- Back to genus Braunsia
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus