Schwantesia loeschiana

Schwantesia loeschiana

It is a small cushion forming, low growing, stemless leaf succulent. This plant forms a compact tuft of chalky green to bluish white leaves, fused at the base, with the upper side flat, and the under side vaulted and sharply keeled. Its flowers are single, on a short peduncle, yellow, up to 5 cm in diameter.

Sowing instructions: Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 20-25°C. Cover with peat or sand.

Locality: Rosh Pinah. Harvest: January 2024