Stomatium care requirements
Quick answer
For Stomatium, care requirements come down to this: Stomatium (Winter type) is a genus of small, clump-forming succulent plants from South Africa's winter rainfall regions. They produce heavily fragrant, star-shaped flowers at night in summer and autumn — the genus name means 'mouth' referring to the toothed leaf edges. Stomatium forms tight clusters of chunky, three-angled leaves with rough, warty surfaces that help it blend into rocky habitats. The leaves vary from bright green to blue-gray depending on the species and growing conditions.
Start here:
- 1. Water in autumn through spring when actively growing
- 2. Keep nearly or completely dry in summer dormancy
What care requirements mean for Stomatium
Stomatium (Winter type) is a genus of small, clump-forming succulent plants from South Africa's winter rainfall regions. They produce heavily fragrant, star-shaped flowers at night in summer and autumn — the genus name means 'mouth' referring to the toothed leaf edges. Stomatium forms tight clusters of chunky, three-angled leaves with rough, warty surfaces that help it blend into rocky habitats. The leaves vary from bright green to blue-gray depending on the species and growing conditions.
How to meet Stomatium care requirements
- 1
Water in autumn through spring when actively growing
- 2
Keep nearly or completely dry in summer dormancy
- 3
Use 80%+ inorganic gritty mix for excellent drainage
- 4
Flowers open at night and are heavily fragrant — this attracts moth pollinators
- 5
Watch for mealybugs between the leaf bases — treat with alcohol on cotton swab
Keeping Stomatium in range
Water sparingly in autumn/winter; keep dry in summer; use extremely gritty soil.