Trichodiadema sp. (African Bonsai)

Trichodiadema sp. (African Bonsai) soft pink flower close up on textured green succulent leaves.
Trichodiadema sp. (African Bonsai) pale pink flower with textured green succulent stems and tiny needles.

Botanical name: Trichodiadema sp.

Common names: African Bonsai, Miniature Desert Rose

Family: Aizoaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant with caudexPlant form: Small; plant with caudex
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny

Trichodiadema are small, short-stemmed succulents with small, elongated, alternating sections measuring 8 mm long. They are grey and green. Trichodiadema densum -small and compact, mat forming perennial succulent with fleshy caudex up to 3,5 cm in diameter. It readily produces abundant attractive pink flowers.


Trichodiadema sp. (African Bonsai) magenta flower close up within a round succulent container plant
Trichodiadema sp. (African Bonsai) magenta flower clusters spread over spiked succulent leaves in a container.
Trichodiadema sp. (African Bonsai) magenta flower close up over textured succulent green leaves.
Trichodiadema sp. (African Bonsai) magenta flower standing among thick, stubby green leaves on a plant.


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