Faucaria hooleae
 
Origin: MG 1496.9 - Mitford Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa
 
A rarely seen species. These easy growing plants produces masses of golden yellow flowers in autumn. A selected, nearly toothles clone that we have been propagating.
 
Plant Size: Well established plant, grown in a 7 cm pot is offered. The plant in the photo is of the plant for sale. About to come into flower.

About Mesembs
 
The mesembs are members of the Mesembryanthemaceae (Aizoaceae) and is a very large family with about 123 genera and about 1600-1800 known species. The main distribution for the family is in southern Africa with species extending into east Africa, Arabian peninsula, Madagascar, Australia, and New Zealand.  Mesembs are widely-spread and is found in all 9 provinces of South Africa, more commonly known as Vygies. The plants occupy a wide range of habitats. From dry rocky areas, to high rainfall grass-veld.
 
Caring for your Faucaria
 
Pot: Most highly succulent Mesembs are best suited to cultivation in pots. Various Mesembs planted together and using colourful gravel and rocks together in a bowl, makes a beautiful miniature rock garden.
 
Soil: The plants prefer a very well-drained growing medium, yet a finer sandier mix is perfect.
 
Light: Almost all Mesembs are found growing in very sunny positions. Given too little light the plants will easily stretch and start growing abnormally.
 
Water: Most Mesembs are very drought hardy and care should be given to not over-water your plants. Rather too little than too much is my rule. Watering every week or second week is more than efficient, depending on the growing conditions and environment.