Baby Toes Plant is an interesting small-sized succulent belonging to a monotypic species, and its appearance resembles little fingers. In the natural environment of Africa and Namibia, Fenestraria rhopalophylla grows deep enough in the sand, showing only the upper part of its leaves, which helps it retain moisture.
Baby Toes Plant Care
Fenestraria rhopalophylla
What is the plant
Fenestraria rhopalophylla is easily identified by its thick leaves, the tips of which are very transparent due to a lack of green pigment, which allows light to pass through them more easily. The leaves are cylindrical in shape, growing the most in the upper part, similar to a baseball bat. The plant is not tall and usually grows to 6 in (15 cm) tall, with an extremely short stem. The flowers are yellow or red, odorless, appear in spring and autumn, and resemble chamomile flowers in shape.
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
16°C - 20°C
Hardiness zone
9a - 11b
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water the plant after the top layer of soil has dried approximately once every two weeks. Use a moisture meter to monitor soil moisture.
Pruning
In spring and autumn, carefully cut off too dense and weak branches with scissors to maintain the beautiful shape of the plant.
Fertilizer
Normally Baby Toes Plant gets its nutrients from the soil, but in early summer, you can use a slow-release fertilizer.
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Sunlight
Fenestraria rhopalophylla needs plenty of sunlight, so provide a minimum of 6 hours of light per day, but during hot periods, make sure that the plant does not get sunburned.
Soil
A well-drained soil mix for cacti or succulents with added perlite and sand is best.
Propagation
Cut off a healthy leaf with a disinfected knife, then place it in well-drained, moist soil, and a small bud will appear in 1-2 weeks.
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Temperature
The optimum temperature for the plant is 65˚F (19°C). At high temperatures, the leaves begin to dry.
Container
Any container with drainage holes is suitable.
Fun fact
The name "Fenestraria rhopalophylla" comes from the Greek "fenestra" and means "window".
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