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!
| Bloom Season | Late spring summer |
|---|---|
| Bloom Season | Late summer, spring |
| Botanical Name | Tylecodon schaeferianus |
| Common Name | Fairy tale plant |
| Common Name | Fairy tale plant, dragon eggs plant, butterfly plant |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | Grey green |
| Flower Color | Lavender pink, white |
| Genus | Tylecodon |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Growth Habit | Eggshaped |
| Growth Habit | Eggshaped, round |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 11(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 3 in. tall |
| Mature Size | 3 in. tall, 4 in. wide |
| Native Area | Namibia |
| Native Area | Namibia, South Africa |
| Plant Type | Branched succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings |
| Propagation | By cuttings, seeds |
| Resistance | Drought resistant |
| Resistance | Drought resistant, pest resistance, heat tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought resistant, pest resistance, mild frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Fascinating |
| Special Features | Fascinating, exotic succulent (gnarled stems) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, toxic for pets |
| 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!
| Bloom Season | Late spring summer |
|---|---|
| Bloom Season | Late summer, spring |
| Botanical Name | Tylecodon schaeferianus |
| Common Name | Fairy tale plant |
| Common Name | Fairy tale plant, dragon eggs plant, butterfly plant |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | Grey green |
| Flower Color | Lavender pink, white |
| Genus | Tylecodon |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Growth Habit | Eggshaped |
| Growth Habit | Eggshaped, round |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 11(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 3 in. tall |
| Mature Size | 3 in. tall, 4 in. wide |
| Native Area | Namibia |
| Native Area | Namibia, South Africa |
| Plant Type | Branched succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings |
| Propagation | By cuttings, seeds |
| Resistance | Drought resistant |
| Resistance | Drought resistant, pest resistance, heat tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought resistant, pest resistance, mild frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Fascinating |
| Special Features | Fascinating, exotic succulent (gnarled stems) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, toxic for pets |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, toxic for pets(Keep away from children) |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
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