How to tend a Othonna capensis

Watering

Resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry, water less frequently under summer high temperature

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, a short period of dormancy in summer, put in places with bright scattered light

Soil

Peat and akadama mixed in 3:1 ratio

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once every 1-2 months in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove dead and rotten part timely

About this plant

Origin
South Africa
Category
Compositae, Othonna
Size
Diameter ≥ 2 cm, height ≥ 5 cm
Blooming period
Succulent plants, sometimes flowers, yellow flowers
Flower colors
Leaf color green, with adequate sunlight turning to fuchsia
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