Caputia scaposa
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An evergreen succulent, with a very short stem producing a cluster of fleshy, finger-like, mid-green leaves, with a patchy, white, woolly covering. In summer, may produce a few, yellow, daisy-like flowers on thin, upright stems
Scientific classification
- Species
- Caputia scaposa (Caputia scaposa)
- Genus
- Caputia
- Family
- Asteraceae
- All parts of the plants are toxic. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Caputia scaposa
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
All parts of the plants are toxic. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Caputia scaposa
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Caputia scaposa care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe stem cuttings in late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in loam-based compost with extra grit. Water moderately during the growing period and reduce water in the winter months, keeping the soil barely moist. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite
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