Genus Frithia is low-growing evergreen succulent perennials with erect, club-shaped leaves with a clear window at the apex, and solitary, daisy-like red to purple flowers in late winter. This minute plant comprises a cluster of succulent, spirally arranged leaves, windowed at the tips. The windows are just visible above the soil surface and thickened rootstocks are formed underground.
Frithia Care
Frithia Pulchra
What is the plant
humidity
Dry
lighting
Full Sun
temperature
18°C - 28°C
hardiness zone
10 - 11
difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
This succulent’s growing season is during the summer, this is when you should water the most. You should water generously once a week throughout the summer months.
Pruning
No pruning required
Fertilizer
During growing season, fertilize biweekly with a weak solution of nitrogen liquid fertilizer. Alternately, you may add a small amount of compost into the plant’s gritty soil to provide nourishment.
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Sunlight
It thrives in full sun as long as the leaves are somewhat buried. In the wintertime, keep Frithia in a brightly lighted dry location.
Soil
This plant naturally grows in rocky soil and is in its element sinking its roots into the cracks between rocks and rough, loose gravel. Therefore, the soil should be sharply draining and quite coarse.
Temperature
Frithia can tolerate a vast range of temperatures from quite cold to very hot, but it’s important to note this is because in nature the leaves are mostly buried under the soil. In your home setting, you should strive to keep a reasonably consistent, comfortable temperature for your plant.
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