Sinningia canescens (syn. Rechsteineria leucotricha) Hydroleca The seldom seen Ceraria namaquensis

The seldom seen Ceraria namaquensis is a corker of a succulent with silver Birch-like shimmering metallic stems

A shining star amongst the crowd of foliage plants

and this rare variety is no exception

In S/S water when 50% of the top soil has dried out

Sinningia canescens (syn. Rechsteineria leucotricha) Hydroleca The seldom seen Ceraria namaquensisThese delightful Brazilian Lithophytes have soft velvet leaves which appear from the top of its spherical tuber. These cool grey furry leaves are just a back drop to a bigger show that takes place in the depths of spring. A flurry of nodding salmon pink flowers appear in clusters in the centre of the leaves awaiting a passing hummingbird to smell their sweet nectar. A delightful plant which takes up little room and gives you wonderful returns.