How to Grow and Care for Trichodiadema

Trichodiadema thrives in well-draining sandy soil and requires minimal watering, making it drought-tolerant. Special care includes ensuring it receives ample sunlight and protecting it from frost. This succulent is remarkably low maintenance, perfect for beginners and busy plant owners.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Trichodiadema

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Succulent & Cactus Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Types of Trichodiadema

African bonsai

African bonsai (Trichodiadema bulbosum) is a slow-growing succulent species that is often planted for ornamental ground cover. African bonsai grows natively in hilly regions of South Africa. This species tolerates heat and grows best in full sunlight in well-drained soils when. The roots of african bonsai can be used in making beer or bread to speed up the fermentation of the yeast.

Desert rose

Desert rose (Trichodiadema densum) is native to South Africa and is commonly used as an ornamental plant. Some people even create succulent bonsai from them by raising the roots for effect after some years of growth, which is slow.

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