Trichodiadema Mini Desert Rose
Trichodiadema Mini Desert Rose
- Plant Description
- Region and Specifications
- Watering and Light Recommendations
The Trichodiadema Densum Mini Desert Rose is a unique plant known for its captivating appearance. Its leaves, adorned with delicate, white bristles, often lead to mistaken identity with cacti. Yet, this plant belongs to the ice plant family, boasting distinctive, shimmering, and textured foliage.
- Origin: Mexico
- Hardiness Zone: 10
- Hardiness: Tender soft succulent - cannot tolerate frost
- Recommended Light Conditions: Partial sunlight during the day
- Bloomtime: Spring
- Bloom Color: Red/Orange
Indoors:
- Watering: Instead of providing gradual sips of water throughout the week, give the succulents a thorough soaking until water drains from the pot's drainage holes. Empty excess water from the saucer as succulents dislike sitting in water. Allow the soil to completely dry out before watering again.
Outdoors:
- Summer Watering: Water the succulents every two weeks by soaking them and allowing them to dry before watering again.
- Winter Watering: Water the succulents once a month.
Technical Details for Care:
- Light Requirements: Requires bright light for most of the day or constant dappled shade.
- Watering Frequency: Best to water every two weeks.
Plant Description
The Trichodiadema Densum Mini Desert Rose is a unique plant known for its captivating appearance. Its leaves, adorned with delicate, white bristles, often lead to mistaken identity with cacti. Yet, this plant belongs to the ice plant family, boasting distinctive, shimmering, and textured foliage.
Region and Specifications
- Origin: Mexico
- Hardiness Zone: 10
- Hardiness: Tender soft succulent - cannot tolerate frost
- Recommended Light Conditions: Partial sunlight during the day
- Bloomtime: Spring
- Bloom Color: Red/Orange
Watering and Light Recommendations
Indoors:
- Watering: Instead of providing gradual sips of water throughout the week, give the succulents a thorough soaking until water drains from the pot's drainage holes. Empty excess water from the saucer as succulents dislike sitting in water. Allow the soil to completely dry out before watering again.
Outdoors:
- Summer Watering: Water the succulents every two weeks by soaking them and allowing them to dry before watering again.
- Winter Watering: Water the succulents once a month.
Technical Details for Care:
- Light Requirements: Requires bright light for most of the day or constant dappled shade.
- Watering Frequency: Best to water every two weeks.