Sinningia canescens (syn. Rechsteineria leucotricha) Hydroleca Perhaps the Tephrocactus that resembles

Perhaps the Tephrocactus that resembles a pine-cone the most

A shining star amongst the crowd of foliage plants

heavy duty snips for careful

These colourful displays can last a while

Sinningia canescens (syn. Rechsteineria leucotricha) Hydroleca Perhaps the Tephrocactus that resemblesThese 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.