Rabiea difformis
Rabiea difformis
Rabiea difformis
Rabiea difformis
Rabiea difformis
Rabiea difformis
Rabiea difformis
Rabiea difformis
Rabiea difformis
Rabiea difformis
Rabiea difformis
Rabiea difformis

Origin and Habitat: Cradock District, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Description: Rabiea difformis is a low-growing matt-former from South Africa.

Blooming: Supposed to bloom mostly in spring and summer, but seems to bloom almost randomly.

Cultivation and propagation: Rabiea are easy and rewarding plants than can be grown in pots or in the rock-garden. They can be watered year-round, water regularly from spring to Autumn but reduce watering frequency in winter, growth period is early Spring to late Summer, but is a very adaptable species that can grows opportunistically whenever the water availability and growing condition are favorable. Keep them cool, and half-shaded in summer, need full sun or light shade on the other seasons. Potted rabieas look best in a heavy soil and the same is true for plants in a rockery. Requires good drainage.

Frost tolerance: Very frost hardy and grows best where there are cold winters (it is reported to be hardy to at least -18° C if very dry). It is difficult to keep the leaves free of scars and dead leaf-tips, but the abundant flowers hide them.

Remarks: Rabiea has a gorgeous, thick root system and when it is potted up, the plant can be progressively raised over the ground so that some of the roots can be seen and is especially cultivated for their looks. Architecturally it is a real stunner. When the "caudex" shape of the raised roots is adequately in evidence this plant is incomparable. They also tend to grow more "heads" when they are raised.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Spring and summer
Botanical Name Rabiea difformis
Dormancy Winter
Family Aizoaceae
Flower Color Yellow
Growth Habit Darf
Mature Size 2 inc
Native Area South africa
Resistance 0 ºc

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06/27/2020
William G.
United States United States

I have this plant

Well it has grown well in a nice small pot in partial shade and I just move it up on the deck because I think it is getting a little too much rain right now. I will probably move it back later. The plant is looking pretty good and I am loving the plant I just hope I can get it to be a little happier with a little less water. Here are pictures of the plant a few days ago

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BK
10/13/2020
Ben K.
United States United States

Happy customer

The plants all arrived happy and healthy. The packaging was top notch, and I particularly enjoy the complimentary plant labels that come with every plant. To top it off, they plants arrive with rock top dressing. What a nice touch. I will be purchasing more from Planet Desert.

MB
10/12/2020
Milbia B.

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JH
03/06/2019
Jesse H.

Beautiful!I love the cactus/flower mixture...

Beautiful!I love the cactus/flower mixture feel to it.

Rabiea difformis

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Origin and Habitat: Cradock District, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Description: Rabiea difformis is a low-growing matt-former from South Africa.

Blooming: Supposed to bloom mostly in spring and summer, but seems to bloom almost randomly.

Cultivation and propagation: Rabiea are easy and rewarding plants than can be grown in pots or in the rock-garden. They can be watered year-round, water regularly from spring to Autumn but reduce watering frequency in winter, growth period is early Spring to late Summer, but is a very adaptable species that can grows opportunistically whenever the water availability and growing condition are favorable. Keep them cool, and half-shaded in summer, need full sun or light shade on the other seasons. Potted rabieas look best in a heavy soil and the same is true for plants in a rockery. Requires good drainage.

Frost tolerance: Very frost hardy and grows best where there are cold winters (it is reported to be hardy to at least -18° C if very dry). It is difficult to keep the leaves free of scars and dead leaf-tips, but the abundant flowers hide them.

Remarks: Rabiea has a gorgeous, thick root system and when it is potted up, the plant can be progressively raised over the ground so that some of the roots can be seen and is especially cultivated for their looks. Architecturally it is a real stunner. When the "caudex" shape of the raised roots is adequately in evidence this plant is incomparable. They also tend to grow more "heads" when they are raised.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Spring and summer
Botanical Name Rabiea difformis
Dormancy Winter
Family Aizoaceae
Flower Color Yellow
Growth Habit Darf
Mature Size 2 inc
Native Area South africa
Resistance 0 ºc

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Customer Reviews
4.8 Based on 4 Reviews
5 ★
75% 
3
4 ★
25% 
1
3 ★
0% 
0
2 ★
0% 
0
1 ★
0% 
0
Customer Photos
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WG
06/27/2020
William G.
United States United States

I have this plant

Well it has grown well in a nice small pot in partial shade and I just move it up on the deck because I think it is getting a little too much rain right now. I will probably move it back later. The plant is looking pretty good and I am loving the plant I just hope I can get it to be a little happier with a little less water. Here are pictures of the plant a few days ago

Planet Desert  ReviewPlanet Desert  Review
BK
10/13/2020
Ben K.
United States United States

Happy customer

The plants all arrived happy and healthy. The packaging was top notch, and I particularly enjoy the complimentary plant labels that come with every plant. To top it off, they plants arrive with rock top dressing. What a nice touch. I will be purchasing more from Planet Desert.

MB
10/12/2020
Milbia B.

This review has no content.

This review has no content.

JH
03/06/2019
Jesse H.

Beautiful!I love the cactus/flower mixture...

Beautiful!I love the cactus/flower mixture feel to it.

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