Baby Toes
Baby Toes comes from the same family as Lithops and are a type of succulent with an unusual and interesting form. A favourite of many succulent collectors, this slow-growing miniature plant gives the appearance of having tiny toes similar to infants! You’d find them in fun colors and patterns that vary depending on the variety. Give this plant the right care, and it will send up a beautiful large, shiny flower in yellow, white, or pink.
Plant Type
Cactus & Succulent
Cactus and succulents are plants known for their thickened, fleshy parts that function for water storage. These hardy and low maintenance plants need little to no attention.
Plant Feature
Beginner
Beginner plants are exceptionally forgiving and hardy. They are easy to keep alive and mostly low maintenance. These are perfect if you have a less-than-green thumb, or just starting to hone your gardening skills.
Low Maintenance
These are plants that you do not have to water too often and are excellent in various lighting conditions. This makes them perfect for any room in your house.
Pet Friendly
These are the perfect plants to keep in your home, even if you have curious pets that chew on almost everything – including plants. They are safe and non-toxic, so you don’t have to worry about your plants poisoning your cats and dogs.
Kid-Friendly
Even the kids can enjoy growing and caring for these plants since they are easy to grow, safe, and non-toxic. Kid-friendly plants will surely help make your home nice-looking without having to worry about skin irritation, allergies, or plant poisoning.
Light Care
Medium Light
These plants need filtered or dappled sunlight. You would want to place them in a well-lit room with windows, but away from direct light. A sunny window with sheer curtains is also a good idea.
Water Care
Low Water
Low water plants only need watering once a week or once every two weeks. Allow the soil to dry completely before the next watering.
Fertilizer Care
Low Fertilizer
These plants would appreciate a regular application of fertilizers during the growing season. They aren’t heavy feeders, and feeding at low rates is enough for these low-fertilizer plants to grow well.
Zone
10a-11
Plant Care
One of our lowest water requirements. Also called Baby Toes, these plants can also be pulled apart and replanted to produce more pots. Most commonly grown from seed these plants are also very slow growers.When repotting, we recommend using our Cactus and Succulent soil.
Origin
Baby Toes are commonly found in South Africa and Namibia. They grow in small colonies within dry grasslands, velds, and bare rocky ground.