Tulista opalina
 
GM718B, Brandrivier, Western Cape Province, South Africa.
 
A rare and very attractive opal-like tuberculated Tulista species. Currently this species is only known from its type locality and is well protected by the farmers restricting any access to the populations.
Considered as a form of T. minima by Bayer, but this unique plant was described as a species by Dr. Hayashi. The flowers and fruits are distinctly larger than those found in T. minima. The genus Tulista was formerly included in Haworthia (subg. Robustipedunculares).
 
Plant Size: Well established seed-grown plant, grown in a 7 cm pot. The photo is of the plant for sale.
 
About Tulista

Tulista is a small genus that is endemic to the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Based on phylogenetic findings, the “old” genus Tulista (described in 1804), was re-erected by Gordon Rowley to accommodate the species formerly known in the subgenus Robustipedunculares of Haworthia. Even though only a handful of species are recognised, there is a lot of variety known in the species, regarding their size, shape, colouration, leaf texture and tubercles. Tulista is popular mongst succulent growers and many new hybrids and cultivars has been developed.
 
Caring for your Tulista
 
Pot: Tulista is best suited to cultivation in containers. Some species are also well suited to a protected spot in the rockery in frost free and lower winter rainfall areas
 
Soil: The plants prefer a well-drained soil, a mixture of sandy soil with some organic matter.
 
Light: The brighter the light the more colourful and compact your plant will be. However Tulista can also tolerate slightly shaded positions.
 
Water: Let your plants soil dry out for a few days between watering. Rather underwater than over-water to avoid root-loss.