Ihlenfeldtia vanzylii

Blue-grey with hints of purple in the sun, this mesemb looks from an alien planet. Delicate yellow daisy like flower. Slow to sucker and branch. Great in pots / rockeries.
height 1–4in
width 2–4in
tolerates Pots, Wind
water
needs		 Low
water
info		 This succulent is from the deserts of South Africa and as such like to go totally bone dry between waterings, making them very low-maintenance. If you see your succulent begin to shrivel or lose firmness, your plant is likely totally dry and should be watered.

This plant comes from an area with winter rainfall and is actively growing during that time, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors. During summer dormancy it should be kept extra dry and won’t tolerate overwatering. Water only when the leaves begin to visibly shrivel during summer.

Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering.
hardy
to		 25F
exposure Part Sun – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
fertilizing Low Needs
origin NW South Africa
california
native		 No

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

Growing Notes

Shelter from hot inland sun during the summer months.
Thrives in even very small pots, and cracks of rockeries.
Does best with little to no fertilizer.
If you anticipate temperatures in the mid twenties it is best to grow this plant with additional drainage. Mix cactus mix 50:50 with pumice or lava rock.