Frithia pulchra 'Insect Eyes' 66mm potted
Pulchra is a rare species and a member of the stone plant family from South Africa. Plants are designed to survive long periods without water. Pulchra is a slow growing miniature species which grows to 5cm across at maturity. Brilliant 20 to 30mm flowers appear in the summer months.
Position - covered outdoor positions where watering can be controlled. Indoors only in sunny positions Where they can dry out fast.
Watering - can be watered over the warmer months once every week or two and not at all in winter. Even if plants look shrivelled do not water. If plants become leggy they have been overwatered or in too much shade.
Feeding - 25% of recommended in early summer only. Fertilisers high in nitrogen can produce softer plants.
Repotting - can be left to overgrow their pots or repotted at in the warmer months in almost any well drained potting mix.
Frithia pulchra 'Insect Eyes' 66mm potted
Pulchra is a rare species and a member of the stone plant family from South Africa. Plants are designed to survive long periods without water. Pulchra is a slow growing miniature species which grows to 5cm across at maturity. Brilliant 20 to 30mm flowers appear in the summer months.
Position - covered outdoor positions where watering can be controlled. Indoors only in sunny positions Where they can dry out fast.
Watering - can be watered over the warmer months once every week or two and not at all in winter. Even if plants look shrivelled do not water. If plants become leggy they have been overwatered or in too much shade.
Feeding - 25% of recommended in early summer only. Fertilisers high in nitrogen can produce softer plants.
Repotting - can be left to overgrow their pots or repotted at in the warmer months in almost any well drained potting mix.
