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Basic Info
Fenestraria Rhopalophylla also known to many as ‘Baby Toes’. Baby Toes. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to 7.5 cm (3″) tall. The plants main feature are the green looking plant stems. When it blooms expect it to produce white and yellow flowers from Spring or Fall.
Scientific Classification
Family: Aizoaceae
Subfamily: Ruschioideae
Tribe: Ruschieae
Genus: Fenestraria
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
When watering the Fenestraria Rhopalophylla (or Baby Toes) be careful it is a plant that is sensitive to over-watering. It is a plant that needs to be thoroughly drenched in water and dried before watering again. The plant should be water mostly between Spring to Fall, let the plant dry thoroughly before watering again.
General Care for Fenestraria Rhopalophylla ‘Baby Toes’
What kind of a plant carer should select the Fenestraria Rhopalophylla ‘Baby Toes’? It is perfect for a beginner plant grower. The plant does best when cared for indoor in a proper light home. If planted outdoors, it creates small clusters all around it, especially if planted in a rock garden.
Quick Facts:
- Thrives best in full sun
- Should be grown indoor
- Similar water needs to other succulents. (See Watering Guide)
- Can die easily if overwatered
- Becomes 7.5 cm (3″) tall
- Best zone for the plant is -6.7° C (20° F)
- Does not handle cold well
- Best propagated with seeds
- Known to be toxic to people and animals
- Grows best during Spring and Fall
Where to Plant
Fenestraria Rhopalophylla is a plant that grows easiest in free-draining gritty compost. The plant does not handle cold well, so if you live an area that is colder than 6.7°C (20°F) use a succulent container. It makes it easier to transport the plant indoor and outdoor.
Baby Toes is a plant that requires up to 6 hours of sun when planted inside keep it on a window ledge. That means a south-facing window for most of us.
How to Propagate Fenestraria Rhopalophylla ‘Baby Toes’
Learning how to propagate Fenestraria Rhopalophylla ‘Baby Toes’, begin by selecting a sturdy, healthy leaf. Then remove the stem from the main plant, cut the stem off with a sharp knife. Baby Toes is one of the species that easily drop its leaves; it can, however, be challenging to grow a large specimen.
Once the leaf is off the Fenestraria Rhopalophylla, let it sit for a few days before placing in nutritious and well-drained soil. The soil should be drenched thoroughly, never let the soil dry.
Origin and Habitat
Fenestraria Rhopalophylla also known as “Baby Toes” Traces its roots to Namibia and South Africa.
