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How to Grow and Care for Baboon cabbage

Baboon cabbage

Baboon cabbage thrives in well-draining soil and requires exposure to bright, indirect light. Special care points include ensuring the soil remains fairly dry between waterings and avoiding overwatering, as baboon cabbage is drought-tolerant. Additionally, baboon cabbage benefits from occasional feeding with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Overall, its maintenance is straightforward, making it suitable for less experienced plant enthusiasts.

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Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Baboon cabbage

Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery 3 weeks
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil TypeSucculent & Cactus Soil
Soil pH6-7
Planting TimeSpring, Summer, Fall
Hardiness Zones
6-9
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Types of Baboon cabbage
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Five-toothed baboon cabbage

Five-toothed baboon cabbage features fleshy blue-green leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers on top of slender stems. This succulent adapts well to rocky terrains, storing moisture within its thick leaves to survive dry conditions. Its distinct five-toothed leaf margins make it easily recognizable among other flora in its natural habitat.

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Little pickles

Each little pickles leaf is thin at the end and thick in the middle, looking like a crescent. With ample light, leaves turn purple and can take on a short, plump, and virgate shape. The little pickles has soft, unbreakable stems, making it suitable for planting in a hanging basket.

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Othonna parviflora

Othonna parviflora is a charming succulent with dainty yellow flowers that emerge above its compact, blue-green foliage. This modest-sized plant thrives in arid conditions, showcasing its resilience against drought by storing water within its fleshy leaves. It typically sprouts in rocky crevices or sandy soils, illustrating a hardy adaptation to sparse environments.

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Othonna rosea

Othonna rosea is a charming succulent with fleshy, oval leaves that showcase a delicate blush of pink under sunny conditions. Its daisy-like, vibrant yellow blooms atop slender stalks add a splash of color, particularly in Spring. Thriving in well-drained soils, this resilient species is adept at conserving water, making it an excellent choice for dry, rock-strewn landscapes.

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Othonna perfoliata

Othonna perfoliata, known for its remarkable water-storing leaves, thrives in arid conditions. This succulent exhibits fleshy, blue-green foliage that forms a rosette, often with edges wrapping around the stem, giving it a distinctive 'perfoliate' appearance. Its yellow, daisy-like flowers bloom atop slender stalks, contrasting with its robust leaf structure and adding a splash of color to the stark landscapes it typically inhabits.

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