Cheiridopsis peculiaris (Steinkopf) Succulents

Cheiridopsis peculiaris (Steinkopf) SucculentsA unique species with the Afrikaans common name of Eselore (Donkey Ears). The species is known only from a small area near Steinkopf. It is adapted to high heat and arid conditions and will only grow well and flower if given enough sunlight during winter. This is also a winter growing species and we water it from February to October. Large yellow flowers in late winter to early spring. Plants being offered are large adult plants, with a leaf spread of

This is the species occurring along the West Coast of SA along the sand dunes

succulent leaves during summer from a small caudice

light pink flowers in autumn

with large yellow flowers in Spring

Your plant will consist several leaf pairs

sessile flowers which can produce seeds without cross pollination

rounded and very fuzzy heads producing crimson

dark pink flowers in autumn

dome forming species with small

All plants are grown from seed and are now about three years old

Each plant will contain a minimum of two heads

can handle severe frost and direct sunlight