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Baby Toes

$10.00

Nature's Miniature Masterpiece

The 'Baby Toes' Succulent (Fenestraria aurantiaca) is one of the most uniquely adorable plants you can add to your collection. Named for its clustered, upright, club-like leaves that truly resemble tiny, plump toes, this unique succulent hails from the arid desert regions of Namibia and South Africa.

  • Translucent Windows: The most captivating feature is the "leaf window"—a clear, transparent area at the tip of each 'toe'. This adaptation allows light to penetrate to the rest of the plant's body, which in its native habitat often grows nearly submerged in sandy soil for protection.

  • Charming Form: It grows slowly, forming a dense, compact clump of minty green to soft blue leaves that stay small, rarely exceeding 3 inches in height.

  • Seasonal Blooms: With proper care, this plant will reward you with beautiful, daisy-like flowers, typically in a brilliant golden yellow or orange shade, blooming primarily in the autumn and winter.

All potted plants are local pickup only. Shipped plants will be bare root (no pot or soil).

Nature's Miniature Masterpiece

The 'Baby Toes' Succulent (Fenestraria aurantiaca) is one of the most uniquely adorable plants you can add to your collection. Named for its clustered, upright, club-like leaves that truly resemble tiny, plump toes, this unique succulent hails from the arid desert regions of Namibia and South Africa.

  • Translucent Windows: The most captivating feature is the "leaf window"—a clear, transparent area at the tip of each 'toe'. This adaptation allows light to penetrate to the rest of the plant's body, which in its native habitat often grows nearly submerged in sandy soil for protection.

  • Charming Form: It grows slowly, forming a dense, compact clump of minty green to soft blue leaves that stay small, rarely exceeding 3 inches in height.

  • Seasonal Blooms: With proper care, this plant will reward you with beautiful, daisy-like flowers, typically in a brilliant golden yellow or orange shade, blooming primarily in the autumn and winter.

All potted plants are local pickup only. Shipped plants will be bare root (no pot or soil).

Fenestraria auranticac

Caring for Your 'Baby Toes'

The 'Baby Toes' plant is prized for its low-maintenance nature, making it a perfect conversation piece for any sunny spot. Like all desert dwellers, the biggest mistake is overwatering!

  • 🌞 Bright Light is Key: Provide bright, direct sunlight for at least 6 hours a day. A south or west-facing windowsill is ideal. Insufficient light will cause the plant to stretch and lose its compact, 'toes' shape.

  • 💧 Water Sparingly: Use the "soak and dry" method. Wait until the soil is completely dry, or watch for the 'windows' on the leaves to look slightly wrinkled—that is its way of telling you it's thirsty. Overwatering will cause the leaves to split or rot.

  • 🌵 Ideal Soil: Plant in a fast-draining succulent or cactus mix that contains plenty of perlite or pumice to mimic its gritty, sandy native soil. A pot with a drainage hole is essential.

This charming and quirky succulent is a testament to natural adaptation and an easy way to bring a piece of the desert's unique beauty into your home.


At-Home Care

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