Water
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is detrimental, leading to root rot. Reduce watering significantly in winter, providing just enough to prevent wilting.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions.
Malephora framesii is a succulent groundcover with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. It thrives in arid conditions and is drought-tolerant, making it ideal for rock gard
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight for at least 6 hours daily.
Drought Tolerant
25% intensity
Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm to Moderate
75% intensity
Ideal temperatures are 18-25°C. Protect from frost; can tolerate brief periods of cooler temperatures if dry.
Light Feeder
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly during growing season; none in dormancy.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is detrimental, leading to root rot. Reduce watering significantly in winter, providing just enough to prevent wilting.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions.
Prune to maintain desired shape and size, and to remove any dead or damaged stems. Light pruning can be done after flowering to encourage bushier growth.
Use clean, sharp tools to make precise cuts just above a leaf node.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 5-10 cm cuttings from healthy stems, allow them to callus for a few days, and then plant in well-draining soil. Rooting typically occurs within a few weeks in warm conditions.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix. Repot in spring before the active growing season begins.
Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Malephora Framesii (Malephora framesii)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Genus | Malephora |
| Species | Malephora framesii |
Similar in genus Malephora
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