Fenestraria rhopalophylla
Origin: Namibia
Known as the Window Plant or Babies Toes, for its unique cylindrical leaves that has a window on top. Its a dwarf clustering succulent known from arid areas, where most of the plant is below the sandy soil with only the windows vissible above ground. This rare form produces pure white flowers
Plant Size: Well established plants, grown in 7 cm pots are offered. The photo is of the plants for sale.
About Mesembs
The mesembs are members of the Mesembryanthemaceae (Aizoaceae) 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. The plants occupy a wide range of habitats. From dry rocky areas, to high rainfall grass-veld.
Caring for your Fenestraria
- 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.