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Tylecodon schaeferianus
The plant likes sunny habitats and can tolerate partial shade. It requires sun in the winter.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. In the summer, watering should be limited, rather from autumn to spring.
It can tolerate -1.1 °C in the short term. However, the plant is not hardy.
Plants of the genus Tylecodon have a reversed growing season. It grows from autumn to spring.
Tylecodon schaeferianus, poetically nicknamed Fairy Tale Plant, is a succulent gem that captivates with its bizarre beauty. The specific epithet "schaeferianus" pays tribute to Dr. Fritz Schäfer, a physician and botanist from Namibia who was instrumental in its discovery and popularization.
This tiny plant, which grows to a height of just 7 cm, is characterised by its small, green, egg-shaped leaves. In summer, the leaves fall off and Tylecodon schaeferianus goes leafless. The twisted stems and underground tubers form tufted mounds that resemble fairy-like formations.
In late summer, after a period of dormancy, the succulent awakens and blooms into beauty. Pink or white flowers decorate the plant and give it a tender and romantic appearance.
Unlike most succulents, Tylecodon grows from autumn to spring. In fact, high temperatures prevail for it in summer. In winter, it tolerates both wet and cold and excels in its hardiness. Tylecodon schaeferianus is the ideal plant for lovers of the bizarre and botanical oddities. Its unpretentious nature and fabulous appearance make it a gem that will win the heart of any grower.