Frithia pulchra
Frithia pulchra resembles its relative Fenestraria aurantiaca with elongated succulent leaves with flattened windows at the tips.
Frithia pulchra resembles its relative Fenestraria aurantiaca with elongated succulent leaves that are windowed on the flat tops filtering harsh sunlight down into the interior of the leaf similar to Lithops and Haworthia. In winter, these plants create impressive displays of magenta and white, daisy-like flowers with long, thin petals.
Common Name: Fairy Elephant's Feet
Family: Aizoaceae (The Carpet Weed Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-11
Light: Full Sun Part Sun
Height: under 4"
Width: under 4"
Primary Bloom Colour: Magenta
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Fall
Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Temperate grassland with high summer rainfall.
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