Fenestraria rhopalophylla is so uniquely shaped - will you like it?

Growth habits of Fenestraria rhopalophylla

Native to Namibia. It likes a warm, dry and sunny environment, is not cold-tolerant, and fears waterlogging and strong light.

Favorite temperature: 18-24°C

Watering: water once every 3 weeks during the growing season

Light: full sun with abundant light

Propagation: mostly by seed sowing and division

Pests and diseases: leaf rot, root-knot nematodes

Combination suggestions: Monilaria moniliformis, Kalanchoe thyrsiflora

Care tips for Fenestraria rhopalophylla

Potting soil: repot once every 2 years, in spring. During the growing season, water once every three weeks, keeping the potting soil slightly moist. In the hot summer season, the plant body is in a semi-dormant state, the potting soil should be kept dry, and the plant should be placed in a cool and ventilated place.

Temperature: fertilize once a month, using fertilizer specially for potted flowers. At low temperatures in winter, it is forced into a dormant period, and the potting soil should be kept dry. If the winter room temperature is kept above 14°C, the plant can still grow normally.

Propagation methods of Fenestraria rhopalophylla

Sowing: the seeds are tiny; sow indoors in pots in spring, no need to cover with soil after sowing, just press lightly. The suitable germination temperature is 21-24°C; germination occurs 8-10 days after sowing, and the seedlings grow relatively slowly.

Division: carried out in spring together with repotting; pull apart the densely growing young plants and pot them directly.