Schwantesia borcherdsii is a newly rediscovered Mesemb with interestingly shaped and textured leaves. Like other Lithops related genera such as Lapidaria, the old leaves shrivel and die as the new pairs form. It flowers with a single, yellow flower, up to 2 inches in diameter. It opens during the day.
Light: It thrives best in full sun or light shade in summer. High levels of light are needed in winter to flower and for good plant development.
Water: Water regularly in autumn through spring and water minimally in summer, only when the plant starts shriveling but it will generally grow even in summer if given water. No water should ever be allowed to stand around the roots.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Sun Exposure
Toxicity
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Late fall early winter |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Schwantesia borcherdsii |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Genus | Schwantesia |
| Growth Habit | Enlongated |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 11(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 4 6 in. tall |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Succulent cactus |
| Propagation | By cuttings, divisions |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistant, frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain (As Houseplant) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, toxic to pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Schwantesia borcherdsii is a newly rediscovered Mesemb with interestingly shaped and textured leaves. Like other Lithops related genera such as Lapidaria, the old leaves shrivel and die as the new pairs form. It flowers with a single, yellow flower, up to 2 inches in diameter. It opens during the day.
Light: It thrives best in full sun or light shade in summer. High levels of light are needed in winter to flower and for good plant development.
Water: Water regularly in autumn through spring and water minimally in summer, only when the plant starts shriveling but it will generally grow even in summer if given water. No water should ever be allowed to stand around the roots.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Sun Exposure
Toxicity
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Late fall early winter |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Schwantesia borcherdsii |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Genus | Schwantesia |
| Growth Habit | Enlongated |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 11(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 4 6 in. tall |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Succulent cactus |
| Propagation | By cuttings, divisions |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistant, frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain (As Houseplant) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, toxic to pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |