How to identify African bonsai (Trichodiadema bulbosum)
African bonsai is a hardy succulent exhibiting a shrub-like, low groundcover habit with a semi-exposed, swollen tuberous base. Its stems reach heights of 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) and can spread to several feet, bearing small, succulent, gray-green leaves approximately 0.25 to 0.5 inches (6 to 13 mm) long. Each leaf culminates in distinctive tufty bristles of soft white hair. Bright violet-pink petals encircling yellow-green stamens characterize its small flowers, which bloom in optimal lighting conditions. Adapted to both heat and direct sunlight, this species thrives in well-draining soil and can tolerate irregular watering.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Succulent
Leaf Type: Evergreen
Semi-exposed swollen tuberous base distinguishes this plant's growth habit.
Distinctive tufty bristles of soft white hair crown each gray-green leaf.
Bright violet-pink petals surrounding yellow-green stamens adorn its small flowers.
Thrives in heat and direct sunlight, thriving in well-draining soil.
Tolerates irregular watering, with leaves approximately 0.25 to 0.5 inches long.
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Scientific Classification of African bonsai
