Marlothistella uniondalensis
Marlothistella Uniondalensis · a succulent from the Aizoaceae family, a small stone plant with paired leaves. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the plant pictured is the one you will receive.
About Marlothistella Uniondalensis
Known in botany as Marlothistella Uniondalensis, this succulent belongs to the Aizoaceae family and comes from South Africa. Its most distinctive feature is small compact fleshy leaves, a trait that makes it unmistakable even among advanced collectors.
Your Marlothistella Uniondalensis has been grown at Succulentae, a specialized nursery in Almería, under real Mediterranean arid conditions — more resilient and better adapted than artificial greenhouse plants. The result: more compact, better colored and more resilient plants than those grown in artificial greenhouses.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Marlothistella Uniondalensis | |
| Family | Aizoaceae | |
| Origin | South Africa | |
| Natural habitat | stony scrubland | |
| Adult size | 5-15 cm | |
| Flowering | small white or pink flowers | |
| Propagation | seed or cutting | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic |
Did you know?
It is a monotypic genus with a single species (M. uniondalensis), endemic to the Uniondale region in South Africa. It is one of the rarest genera in the world in cultivation.
Light:
Direct sun
Watering: Sparse
Cold:
Protect from frost
Size:
5–10 cm
“Llegó en perfecto estado y muy bien embalada. La planta es preciosa, mucho mejor que en la foto.”
“Servicio rápido, planta sana y bonita. Repetiré sin duda.”
“Muy contenta con la compra. Cultivada al sol de Almería, se nota en la calidad.”
