Uncarina stellulifera

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6'
W: 6'

planting zones

9a-11

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Uncarina stellulifera plant details

Uncarina stellulifera is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Uncarina stellulifera

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: pedaliaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, rare, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Uncarina stellulifera

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The rare PURPLE FLOWERING Uncarina!! Amazing purple flowers with dark nectar guides in the white throat of the flower. This beautiful tree will grow a nice, fat caudex up to 3 feet in diameter. It has soft, fuzzy leaves. It is partially decidious-- it will lose most leaves in winter but smaller, immature leaves remain during dormancy; this is based on a Florida winter where it does not get below 45 degrees too often. The leaf-losing mechanism is based on sunlight, warmth, and water availability. It is not cold hardy and needs protection from freezing and near freezing temps. This tree loves a lot of water and fertilizer during the growing season when the leaves are on the tree. During the dormant period, keep it relatively dry (water once every two weeks if the tree is leafless). This tree loves full sun all the time, and can tolerate it even when dormant.