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    Fenestraria aurantiaca

    Also Known As

    • Fenestraria aurantiaca 'Baby Toes'
    • Fenestraria rhopalophylla f. aurantiaca
    • Fenestraria rhopalophylla subsp. aurantiaca
    • Baby Toes

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 2"-4"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Fenestraria aurantiaca plant details

    Fenestraria aurantiaca is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Fenestraria aurantiaca

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: aizoaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 2 IN - 4 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Fenestraria aurantiaca

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Fenestraria aurantiaca ‘Baby Toes’ is an adorable succulent with upright, ghost green leaves resembling baby toes that may flush pink in certain conditions. The genus name comes from the Latin word fenestra, meaning window. The tops of the ‘Baby Toes’ have upward-peeking, semi-transparent windows. This is a small, slow-growing, low maintenance plant that is perfect for novice gardeners. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Requires little water once established. Ideal in warm climate landscapes, rock gardens and container gardens, but is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ plant from frost!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    2-3" clusters; transparent tips; rot-prone: low water. Hardy to 20 °F if dry in winter.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Fenestraria aurantiaca plant

    How to Grow Fenestraria aurantiaca

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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