Water
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water thoroughly when dry, ensuring good drainage to prevent root rot.
Reduce watering significantly during the winter dormancy period to mimic its natural arid habitat.
Tulista minor is a small, slow-growing succulent native to South Africa, featuring rosettes of triangular, grey-green leaves with distinctive tubercles.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect sunlight
75% intensity
Can tolerate some direct sun, but avoid intense midday heat.
Allow to dry out between waterings
25% intensity
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining, sandy or gritty soil
50% intensity
Warm to moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-25°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures in winter dormancy.
Low feeding
25% intensity
Diluted succulent fertilizer during growing season only.
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. Water thoroughly when dry, ensuring good drainage to prevent root rot.
Reduce watering significantly during the winter dormancy period to mimic its natural arid habitat.
Pruning is generally not required for Tulista minor. Remove any dead or dried leaves at the base of the plant to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent potential pest issues. Avoid cutting healthy plant tissue.
Propagation is best achieved through offsets or bulbils, which are small plantlets that form at the base. Carefully detach mature offsets with roots and allow them to callous for a few days before planting in well-draining soil.
Repot only when the plant becomes root-bound, typically every 2-3 years. Use a gritty, well-draining potting mix formulated for succulents or cacti.
Repotting is best done in spring before the active growth period begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Tulista Minor (Tulista minor)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Tulista |
| Species | Tulista minor |
Similar in genus Tulista
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