Smicrostigma viride
Smicrostigma
Smicrostigma viride is a small, low-growing succulent shrub about 60cm across and 50cm tall. It has smooth, succulent stems which become woody with age. The hooked triangular leaves are fused into pairs at the base. The plant is covered in attractive, pink & yellow flowers in spring and summer.
Contributed by @Putzy
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Not Frost hardy
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Light and free draining
Common name
Smicrostigma
Latin name
Smicrostigma viride
type
Succulent
family
Aizoaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.60 M
0.50 M
Smicrostigma viride
Smicrostigma viride is a small, low-growing succulent shrub about 60cm across and 50cm tall. It has smooth, succulent stems which become woody with age. The hooked triangular leaves are fused into pairs at the base. The plant is covered in attractive, pink & yellow flowers in spring and summer.
Propagation by cuttings
From Mid Autumn TO Late Autumn
Tip cuttings, about 8 cm in length, can be taken in autumn or spring with a sharp knife. Plant the cuttings in a well-aerated medium, such as coarse river sand. Place the container in a warm, but partially shaded area, and keep the soil moist. Check when roots appear at the drainage holes before transplanting in a sandy, loamy soil.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Smicrostigma is ideal for planting in well-drained rockeries. They need a sandy, loamy soil and should be planted initially in partial shade untill established when they can be moved to a sunny site. If night time temperatures fall below 5C, they are best planted in containers as conservatory plants.
jaeCee