Fenstraria rhopalophylla subsp. aurantiaca (Window Plant/Baby Toes/Baba Tone) Handmade Pots

Fenstraria rhopalophylla subsp. aurantiaca (Window Plant/Baby Toes/Baba Tone) Handmade PotsThe iconic Window Plant also called Baby Toes or Baba Tone. This is the species occurring along the West Coast of SA along the sand dunes. They have a peculiar way of growing in the loose sands with only the tips showing and so allowing light to penetrate the leaves while protecting the leaf body underground. Fairly easy to grow if you know what they need, strong light but direct sunlight only in the morning, light but frequent watering throughout the

light but frequent watering throughout the year and protection from frost

We are making these available at a very affordable price

The leaves die down during winter and re-grow from the caudice during summer

Your plant will already be of substantial size and has already started flowering

It occurs naturally near Douglas and is one of only two known locations where this species is found

Remember that these small pots dry out much quicker and your plant will need more frequent watering

Remarkable and immediately recognizable

Your plant will consist of a small clump of several leaves

more robust clone of this species

Plants being sold consist of a single rosette with several leaf pairs

Flower colour is yellow

Best grown in direct sunlight and kept moist during summer