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Succulents Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Curio acaulis

A dwarf, nearly stemless succulent with erect, dark green, finger-like leaves and bright yellow flower heads, from the southern Cape karroo into Namibia and Botswana. Easy and drought-tolerant if given bright light and a mineral mix.

Curio acaulis
Photo: S Molteno, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Little species-specific detail; by its range and genus it grows in stony karroid scrubland, often partly sheltered by low shrubs.

Measured sites at 100–650 m; few records carry an elevation.

Western CapeEastern CapeNorthern CapeNamibiaBotswana

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, used under its CC BY-SA 4.0 licence, unmodified.