Baby Bums (Gibbaeum heathii)
Gibbaeum heathii, known as Baby Bums, is a small succulent forming clumps of rounded leaf pairs. Native to South Africa, it thrives in arid conditions and produces small, daisy-like flowers.
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Sunlight
Bright, indirect light is ideal. Protect from intense direct sun.
Watering
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Soil
Requires well-draining soil mix, such as a cactus or succulent potting mix, with added grit or perlite.
Temperature
Prefers moderate temperatures. Protect from frost.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed sparingly during the growing season with diluted succulent fertilizer.
Care Requirements
Bright, indirect light is ideal. Protect from intense direct sun.
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Requires well-draining soil mix, such as a cactus or succulent potting mix, with added grit or perlite.
Prefers moderate temperatures. Protect from frost.
Ideal growing range: 15-25°C. Dormant below 10°C.
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Feed sparingly during the growing season with diluted succulent fertilizer.
Avoid fertilizing in winter.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Pot, Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
5-10 cm
Spread
10-15 cm
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green, Gray-green
Leaf Type
Fleshy, paired
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
50000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyAizoaceae
- genusGibbaeum
- speciesGibbaeum heathii
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No