Scapiger

About:

Bergeranthus scapiger is an evergreen plant which grows 60–150 mm high. It has a thick, fleshy rootstock, which, when planted to some extent above soil level, gives the plant a bonsai-like appearance. It is subcaulescens (nearly stemless), with leaves in opposite pairs, the longer one may be up to 150 mm, and the other one a little shorter. The leaves are triangle-shaped in cross section, oblong, tapering, keeled, and form dense clumps. It is a succulent plant that stores water in its thick, fleshy leaves, which makes it drought resistant and able to thrive in dry and hot climates. Its attractive golden-yellow flowers produce vibrant displays in winter, spring and early summer. It bears 3 or 4 flowers on compressed pedicels in branched heads, each flower up to 50 mm in diameter. Seeds are in hard, woody capsules.

Planting Media: Use soilrite mix thoroughly mixed with sand and pebbles (1-1.5cm). The soil mixture must be well drained.

Water: The best way to water succulents is with the “soak and dry” method. Soak the soil completely then let the soil dry out completely before watering again. And make sure the succulents are in a well draining soil in a pot with a drainage hole.

For indoor succulents, it is generally best if water doesn’t get on top of the leaves. If it sits on a leaf for too long it can cause rot. This isn’t as much of an issue for outdoor succulents because there is more airflow and the water will dry out quicker.

Sunlight: Bergeranthus scapiger is a hardy plant that grows best in an open position in full sun and will grow in temperate to hot climates. 

IMAGE IS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSE ONLY. ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY VARY IN SHAPE OR APPEARANCE BASED ON CLIMATE, AGE, HEIGHT, ETC.