Uncarina peltata (Uncarina)
Uncarina peltata (Uncarina) with wide green leaves spreading from the main stem.
Botanical names: Uncarina peltata, Harpagophytum peltatum
Common name: Uncarina
Family: Pedaliaceae
Origin: Madagascar
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 10-11
Plant form: Large bush; plant with caudex; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage: DeciduousThis very rare unusual succulent from Madagascar has spectacular yellow flowers with black centers and soft velvet leaves, pleasant to touch. Uncarina peltata is quite rare and not the easiest subject. Grows in well-drained soil, and unlike many succulents, prefers lots of water along with full sun. Forms large caudex.
The plant goes dormant in winter and stays leafless during dormancy.
Similar plants: Uncarina peltata (Uncarina)
Uncarina grandidieri with yellow flower and rounded green leaves on a woody branch
Uncarina peltata (Uncarina) with yellow flower clusters and green leaves on woody stems.
Uncarina peltata (Uncarina) yellow flower with dark red center, surrounded by soft green leaves.
Uncarina peltata (Uncarina) yellow flower with green leaves and thick woody stem in focus.
Uncarina peltata (Uncarina) yellow flower clusters accompany thick green foliage on the woody stem.
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