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desert rose [2]

Trichodiadema densum

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Trichodiadema
Family: Aizoaceae

About this plant

T. densum is a mat-forming succulent perennial with oblong green papillose leaves tipped with white bristly hairs, and with narrow-petalled crimson flowers to 5cm across in summer

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in cactus compost in full light. Water moderately in growth and apply a low nitrogen fertiliser every 3-4 weeks. Keep dry at other times

Pruning

No pruning necessary

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F), or insert cuttings of stem sections, in spring or summer

Pests

mealybugs may be a problem

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years