Fairy Tale plant also known as the Tylecodon schaeferianus, and is a small, highly branched succulent that creates mounds of stems and leaves. Its leaves are small, green, and egg-shaped, and it blooms pink or white flowers in the late summer after it has lost some of its leaves. It thrives in partial shade and requires very little maintenance. Keep in mind that the leaves of this plant are toxic, so it is important to keep them away from children and pets. Add a unique and beautiful touch to any garden with the Fairy Tale succulent!
Late summer--spring
Lavender pink--white
Slow
9--10--11
3 in. tall--4 in. wide
Branched succulent
Drought resistant--pest resistance--heat tolerant
Full sun--partial shade
Moderate
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Late summer, spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Tylecodon schaeferianus |
| Common Name | Fairy tale plant, dragon eggs plant, butterfly plant |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | Lavender pink, white |
| Genus | Tylecodon |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 3 in. tall, 4 in. wide |
| Native Area | Namibia, South Africa |
| Plant Type | Branched succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings, seeds |
| Resistance | Drought resistant, pest resistance, heat tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil, |
| Special Features | Fascinating, exotic succulent (gnarled stems) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, toxic for pets(Keep away from children) |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
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Fairy Tale plant also known as the Tylecodon schaeferianus, and is a small, highly branched succulent that creates mounds of stems and leaves. Its leaves are small, green, and egg-shaped, and it blooms pink or white flowers in the late summer after it has lost some of its leaves. It thrives in partial shade and requires very little maintenance. Keep in mind that the leaves of this plant are toxic, so it is important to keep them away from children and pets. Add a unique and beautiful touch to any garden with the Fairy Tale succulent!
Late summer--spring
Lavender pink--white
Slow
9--10--11
3 in. tall--4 in. wide
Branched succulent
Drought resistant--pest resistance--heat tolerant
Full sun--partial shade
Moderate
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Late summer, spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Tylecodon schaeferianus |
| Common Name | Fairy tale plant, dragon eggs plant, butterfly plant |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | Lavender pink, white |
| Genus | Tylecodon |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 3 in. tall, 4 in. wide |
| Native Area | Namibia, South Africa |
| Plant Type | Branched succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings, seeds |
| Resistance | Drought resistant, pest resistance, heat tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil, |
| Special Features | Fascinating, exotic succulent (gnarled stems) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, toxic for pets(Keep away from children) |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
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