Fenestraria rhopalophylla
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Common Names: Baby Toes, Pebble Plant, Living Stones
Family: Aizoaceae
Origin: Southern Africa
Growth: Splitting, clumping
Light: Full sun
Foot Candles: 250+
Water: Let dry completely. Plant should wrinkle very slightly to indicate it needs water.
Humidity: Not required
Temperature: 18°C - 26°C
Soil: Extremely well draining cactus mix
Container: Pot with drainage
Nutrients: 7-7-7 only in Spring
Propagation: Seed
Interiorscape Use: Novelty, desktop plant
Common Pests: Mealybugs, Aphids, Spider Mites, Scale, Thrips.
Common Issues: Overwatering can easily occur, as the plant never developed the genetics to stop the intake of water when it has reached capacity, resulting in the plant literally popping like a balloon from too much water being pulled into the tissue. Also susceptible to popping from being poked with sharp fingernails.
Comments: An adorable little succulent with a clumping habit. The plant might even surprise you with a daisy-like flower!
Toxicity: Safe.