Piaranthus barrydalensis is a species of succulent plant in the family Apocynaceae, subfamily Asclepiadoideae, native to the Barrydale region of the Little Karoo, South Africa. It is prized for its star-shaped flowers, with an exotic appearance and distinctive coloration .
🔹 Botanical characteristics:
• Stems: Succulent, creeping, formed of short segments, grayish-green in color, with slightly serrated edges.
• Flowers: Star-shaped, about 2–3 cm in diameter. The petals are yellowish-white, marked with red-brown stripes or dots, and the edges are recurved. The corona is yellow, with red accents.
• Flowering: It appears in the warm season, the flowers being grouped in short inflorescences, located at the top of the stems.
🔹 Recommended growing conditions:
• Light: Preference for bright, indirect light.
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or stony, specific to succulent plants.
• Watering: Moderate during the growing season; significantly reduced in the cold season.
• Temperature: Tolerates high temperatures; protection from frost is recommended
• Propagation: By stem cuttings, let dry for a few days before planting.
Piaranthus barrydalensis is a rare and decorative succulent plant, ideal for collectors passionate about exotic species and for desert-themed gardens.
The price displayed is for 1 pot.
The plant is sold without flowers.
