Trichodiadema Densum Bonsai

Description trichodiadema densum is not a cactus but could be mistaken for one.
Trichodiadema densum bonsai. Its name trichodiadema which means hairy crown refers to the hairiness that develops at the end of its leaves. Its leaves are succulent and end in a circle of stiff hairs giving the plant a similar appearance to some species in the cactus genus mammillaria. Trichodiadema looks surprisingly like a cactus but is not a cactus. Although this plant may resemble a cactus.
Trichodiadema are genetically programmed to follow the south african seasons where it rains in the winter as in california. Pink flowers that arrive between spring to fall. It is best to let these plants become dry in summer and watch them for activity around september october time when they will let you know that they are active. Trichodiadema densum is not a cactus but could be mistaken for one.
The name trichodiadema comes from the ancient greek trikhos meaning hair bristle and diadema meaning crown. Its leaves are succulent and end in a circle of stiff hairs giving the plant a similar appearance to some species in the cactus genus mammillaria. Cape province south africa flower. It is a compact mat forming perennial shrub up to 4 inches 10 cm tall with woody stems and thick fleshy roots.