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Adromischus triflorus
Place ideally in full sun or partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. Reduce watering in winter.
It can tolerate -3.9 °C in the short term. However, the plant is not hardy.
Thanks to its compact habit, the plant is also suitable for a crowded windowsill. The slow growth ensures that it will not grow too large.
Adromischus triflorus is a slow-growing succulent plant native to South Africa. It impresses with its variability and undemanding nature. It also has a compact growth habit, making it ideal for growing in a small space, whether on a sunny windowsill or on a shelf in a greenhouse.
The leaves come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from triangular and obovate to oval and lobed. Their length varies from 1 to 5 cm and their width from 0.5 to 3 cm. The leaves are grey-blue with a fine white banding, which gives them a silvery tinge, while the upper margin is usually reddish. The leaves are firm and typically succulent with a characteristic coriaceous margin. The stem is characterised by semi-flexed stems that grow up to 20 cm long.
Around mid-summer, inconspicuous tubular flowers appear on tall stems.
The succulent can be lightly fertilised at your discretion. In winter it can withstand cold, but requires dryness. Adromischus triflorus is a beautiful and unpretentious succulent that brings a little bit of exotic Africa into the space. Its compact growth, variability and ease of cultivation make it an ideal choice for all succulent enthusiasts.