Piaranthus barrydalensis is a succulent plant species from the Apocynaceae family, Asclepiadoideae subfamily, native to the Barrydale region, Little Karoo, South Africa. It is valued for its star-shaped flowers, with an exotic appearance and distinctive coloring.
🔹 Botanical characteristics:
• Stems: Succulent, creeping, made up of short segments, greenish-gray in color, with slightly toothed edges.
• Flowers: Star-shaped, about 2–3 cm in diameter. The petals are pale yellowish-white, marked with reddish-brown stripes or dots, and the edges are curved backward. The corona is yellow with red highlights.
• Blooming: Occurs in the warm season, with flowers grouped in short clusters at the tips of the stems.
🔹 Recommended growing conditions:
• Light: Prefers strong, indirect light.
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky, typical for succulent plants.
• Watering: Moderate during the growing period; significantly reduced in the cold season.
• Temperature: Tolerates high temperatures; protection from frost is recommended.
• Propagation: By stem cuttings, left to 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 gardens with a desert theme.
The displayed price is for 1 pot.
The plant is sold without flowers.
