This unusual succulent variety has no obvious dormancy period, grows vigorously and easily fills its pot

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Fenestraria rhopalophylla (baby toes) is extremely familiar and beloved for its small, cute appearance. Some people compare its looks to a baby's toes. Anyone who grows this succulent surely knows how vigorous it is, and how beautiful it looks when it fills its pot.

Fenestraria rhopalophylla is considered an unusual variety among succulents. Other succulents enter dormancy as soon as summer arrives, but this one loves plenty of sunlight, tolerates drought, does not tolerate high temperatures and high humidity, and does not tolerate waterlogging or intense direct sun. It has no obvious dormancy period.

For the soil mix, you can generally use one part peat + one part vermiculite + one part perlite each, with good air permeability and drainage being best. With good air permeability and drainage being best, water appropriately during the growing season and water sparingly in summer.

The watering frequency for Fenestraria rhopalophylla is relatively hard to master; too much or too little water will cause it to wilt. Generally, you can use the bottom-watering method, that is, watering from the bottom of the pot, with the water level kept below two-thirds of the pot's area.

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