lamb's tail
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A prostrate evergreen perennial to 20cm, with large, fleshy, ovate leaves and branched, arching racemes of small, bright yellow flowers on brownish stems
Scientific classification
- Species
- lamb's tail (Umbilicus oppositifolius)
- Genus
- Umbilicus
- Family
- Crassulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of lamb's tail
Distribution map
Caucasus
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of lamb's tail
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lamb's tail care guide
- Full soak then wait substrate nearly dry before rewatering cycle
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Full soak then wait substrate nearly dry before rewatering cycle
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly during warm growth stage
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or use side shoots for softwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil in partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be susceptible to damage by slugs and snails
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