Botanical name | Chaetacanthus setiger |
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Plant Care |
![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Frost Hardy
Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. ![]() Low Watering
Low Watering – Requires Little Water. ![]() Indigenous
Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | January February October November December This plant bears very small white flowers in summer. |
Common name(s) | – |
Origin | |
Foliage | This plant has small dark-green leaves. |
Uses in landscape design | A good container plant. Can be used in mass planting, rock gardens, coastal gardens and water features. |
Drought tolerance | High |
Planting instructions | Plant in sun to partial shade in well drained soil. |
Maintenance | Water regularly until plants show signs of new growth and then when almost dry. |
Soil conditions | Well drained soils. |
Growth rate | Fast |
Chaetacanthus setiger (-)
- Botanical name: Chaetacanthus setiger
- Common name(s): -
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
This low spreading ground cover bears small white flowers in summer. The leaves are green and orbicular in shape.
Synonym: Dyschoriste setigera (Pers.) Vollesen
Botanical Pronunciation: kee-tah-KAN-thus suh-TEE-gah
Chaetacanthus setiger requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February October November December
This plant bears very small white flowers in summer.
This plant has small dark-green leaves.