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Delosperma echinatum 5.5cm

Name: Delosperma echinatum 5.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Delosperma5.5cm
Price: 3.5 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

€3,50

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Succulent · Aizoaceae · Soft spiny appearance

Delosperma echinatum

You hesitate to touch it, then cannot stop 🖐️

Family: Aizoaceae · Pot diameter: 5.5 cm

Aizoaceae
Translucent papillae
Velvety texture
Low branching
White-yellow flowers

Delosperma echinatum is a succulent that plays cleverly with first impressions: tiny translucent projections across its leaves and stems resemble spines, yet they create an unexpectedly soft, almost velvety surface. Its texture reveals a different character as the angle of light changes, giving the green growth a crystalline shimmer.

Low, dense branching builds a playful little composition that rewards close inspection. This is an authentic species with strong collector appeal, perfect for anyone looking for something genuinely unusual, with personality created not simply by colour but by fine detail, tactile intrigue and intricate miniature architecture.

What makes it stand out

Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.

Soft papillae

Translucent projections look sharp but feel soft to the touch.

Crystalline shimmer

The textured surface catches light and animates the green colour.

Small flowers

White to pale yellow flowers may appear during active growth.

Why you’ll love it: it looks prickly yet proves soft, turning one tiny detail into a complete visual and tactile experience.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Place it low and close to eye level in simple ceramic that does not compete with its texture. A dark background or fine gravel highlights the translucent projections.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.

Faucaria tigrina — toothed leaves for a second visual surprise.
Fenestraria rhopalophylla — translucent windows that continue the crystalline theme.
Crassula deceptor — a hard geometric surface against the velvety texture.

Care at a glance

Light

Very bright light with gentle direct sun and gradual acclimation.

Watering

Water after deep drying, slightly more often only during active growth.

Textured surface

Good airflow, frost protection and no prolonged dampness in cold weather.

Pets & children

Species-specific evidence is insufficient to treat it as safe to eat. Keep it out of reach of children and animals and prevent chewing.

For this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable feedCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail

Light and position

Provide abundant light and gentle sun, increasing exposure gradually. This keeps growth dense and allows the translucent papillae to reflect light clearly.

Correct watering

Water thoroughly once the mix has dried deeply and allow complete drainage. During active growth, do not leave it dehydrated for excessively long periods.

Airflow and humidity

Air should circulate around the dense stems. Avoid misting and persistent moisture on the papillae, especially when temperatures are low.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Protect it from frost and prolonged cold wetting. When growth slows, reduce frequency rather than relying on a rigid calendar.

Substrate

Choose an airy mix with a high proportion of pumice, perlite or another stable mineral material and a free drainage outlet.

Feeding, repotting and handling

Use very dilute, balanced low-nitrogen nutrition while new stems are appearing. Repot without crushing the dense base or fragile tips.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance

Accepted species

Delosperma echinatum (Lam.) Schwantes is an accepted Aizoaceae species. Schwantes’s combination is based on an earlier name published by Lamarck.

Natural range

Its documented natural range lies in South Africa’s south-eastern Cape Province, where it grows as a succulent subshrub in subtropical conditions.

Species rather than trade cultivar

The characteristic textured surface belongs to the wild species itself. It does not require an assumed breeder, cross or commercial selection.

From natural habitat to care: Subshrub growth in rocky Cape settings and succulent tissues explain abundant light, immediate drainage and a moisture cycle that follows actual growth rather than extreme permanent drought.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Epidermal papillae

The soft translucent projections are specialised epidermal structures rather than spines.

Tissue storage

Leaves and stems retain moisture in succulent parenchyma between rainfall events.

Radiate flower

As in many Aizoaceae, narrow petals form a bright daisy-like display.

Low branching habit

Many short axes create a dense subshrub form rather than a single rosette.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.

01What light does it need?

Very bright light with gentle direct sun and gradual acclimation.

02When does it need watering?

Water after deep drying, slightly more often only during active growth.

03Which potting mix is suitable?

Choose an airy mix with a high proportion of pumice, perlite or another stable mineral material and a free drainage outlet.

04How should I follow its seasonal rhythm?

Protect it from frost and prolonged cold wetting. When growth slows, reduce frequency rather than relying on a rigid calendar.

05What needs care around children and animals?

Species-specific evidence is insufficient to treat it as safe to eat. Keep it out of reach of children and animals and prevent chewing.

06Do the “hairs” prick?

No. They are soft epidermal papillae that visually imitate tiny spines without the same rigidity.

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Delosperma echinatum 5.5cm

Delosperma echinatum 5.5cm

Delosperma echinatum

What makes it stand out

Soft papillae

Crystalline shimmer

Small flowers

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Textured surface

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

Accepted species

Natural range

Species rather than trade cultivar

Epidermal papillae

Tissue storage

Radiate flower

Low branching habit

Frequently asked questions

Delosperma echinatum 5.5cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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