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Frithia pulchra

Also Known As

Baby Toes
Fairy Elephant's Feet

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 3"-12"

planting zones

9b-11

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Frithia pulchra plant details

Frithia pulchra is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink, white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun and low water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Frithia pulchra

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink, white and yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Frithia pulchra

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Frithia pulchra resembles its relative Fenestraria aurantiaca with elongated succulent leaves that are windowed on the flat tops filtering harsh sunlight down into the interior of the leaf similar to Lithops and Haworthia. In winter, these plants create impressive displays of magenta and white, daisy-like flowers with long, thin petals.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Clumping succulent with 1" long leaves; very low water; partial shade.

By: Cactus Jungle

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