What are the personality traits of Fenestraria rhopalophylla? Let me walk you through them.
Fenestraria rhopalophylla, also known as orange-yellow club-leaf flower, is a succulent of the genus Fenestraria in the family Aizoaceae. The name it is most familiarly known by is Fenestraria rhopalophylla, and its places of origin are South Africa and Namibia.
Growing 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 ample light
Propagation: mostly seed propagation and division propagation
Pests and diseases: leaf rot, root-knot nematodes
Combination suggestions: Lampranthus, Kalanchoe luciae
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 it should be placed in a cool and ventilated place.
Temperature: fertilize once a month, using a special fertilizer for potted flowers. At low winter temperatures, it is forced into dormancy, and the potting soil is 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. After sowing, no soil covering is needed, just press lightly. The suitable germination temperature is 21-24°C. Germination occurs 8-10 days after sowing, and the seedlings grow slowly.
Division: carried out in spring together with repotting; pull apart the densely growing young plants and pot them directly.
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