Scientific Name
Titanopsis schwantesii (Dinter ex Schwantes) Schwantes
Scientific Classification
Family: Aizoaceae
Subfamily: Ruschioideae
Genus: Titanopsis
Description
Titanopsis schwantesii is a mat-forming succulent with small rock-like rosettes of leaves with rounded ends and densely covered with white, grey, or yellowish-brown, warty tubercles. The rosettes grow up to 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. Flowers are pale yellow and up to 0.8 inches (2 cm) in diameter.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Titanopsis are easy to grow and clumps readily, forming a beautiful succulent mat. The clumps can be divided for further propagation of the plant. These plants need moderate water when growing in late fall and early spring. Keep somewhat dry the rest of the time.
The maintenance of these attractive succulents is not difficult. They need a sandy substrate with little organic material. Titanopsis are winter growers and should be kept relatively dry in summer. These plants should also be kept dry when the temperature is below 45 °F (7 °C).
The best place to grow Titanopsis is a sunny spot that gets bright sunlight in summer and direct exposure to the sun in winter.
In some cases, division of larger clumps is possible, but as most species have tuberous rootstocks and offset slowly, seed production is the most common propagation method. Sow it in spring, and it should start flowering after two years.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Titanopsis.
Origin
This species is native to southern Namibia.
Forms
Links
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