The Sheep’s Tongue ‘Titanopsis Calcarea’ Succulents This succulent is native to South Africa and thrives in limestone outcrops. Sheep’s Tongue is known to have an exciting cover that is protective coloration. Even with the white wart-like cover on the leaves, Sheep’s Tongue successfully adapted to its environment by blending perfectly with its surroundings. Family:AizoaceaeGenus:TitanopsisScientific Name:Titanopsis CalcareaOther Names:Sheep’s Tongue, Carpet Leaf, Jewel Weed, Concrete LeafGrowth Season:Spring and Autumn SeasonsPreferred Temperature:Around 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7 degrees Celsius)Hardiness Zone:USDA Hardiness Zones 9a to 11bAverage Mature Height & Width:3 inches tall and 3 inches wideDormancy:Titanopsis Calcarea goes dormant when the weather gets too cold, especially in winter.Toxicity:This succulent is non-toxic to both humans and animals. You will not have to worry about having your kids or pets around Titanopsis Calcarea.Titanopsis Calcarea Summary Sheep’s Tongue Plant’s Physical Characteristics Sheep’s Tongue Plant has a very unique and exciting appearance. Generally, the entire plant looks like limestone with eye-catching flowers during its blooming season. It has brown tubercles holding the leaves of the plant. This succulent has gray or blue-green leaves that are stone-like. The white or grayish incrustation on the leaves protects the plant from predators. Titanopsis Calcarea’s leaves form rosettes up to 7.5 centimeters in diameter. During the winter season, Sheep’s Tongue produces daisy-like yellow or orange flowers. The flowers are funnel-shaped with narrow, elongated petals. It also produces bursting brown capsule-like fruits. Make sure to follow Succulent City on Facebook, Pinterest & Instagram for more informative & interesting content about succulents & cacti 🙂 Happy planting, and live the moment, my friend! Sheep’s Tongue Plant Care You need to avoid overwatering your Sheep’s Tongue. It can survive even if you water it once every 2 to 6 weeks. Aside from the watering schedule, you must ensure no water gets stuck between the leaves and the container. This succulent is a sun-loving plant. Sheep’s Tongue thrives under direct and bright sunlight, especially during winter. It needs sunlight the majority of the time. This succulent prefers a very well-draining soil mixture. Soil composition could have 50% to 70% mineral grit, such as sand, perlite, or pumice. Feeding your Sheep’s Tongue is not required but promotes growth and flowering. DO YOU KNOW? Caring (propagating, pruning/trimming, beheading, watering, …) is a set of skills that is applicable to almost every succulent. Read the in-depth succulent care guide right here >> Richard from Succulent City Sheep’s Tongue Plant Growth This succulent is easily propagated by division. Choose healthy large clumps. Don’t forget to use clean garden scissors. Allow the cuttings to be calloused for 2 to 3 days before replanting. This step will prevent bacteria transfers to your new plant. titanopsis calcarea from succulents My titanopsis calcarea that I’m still trying to figure out…any advice is appriciated!! from succulents How to care for Titanopsis Calcarea? from succulents To maintain the size and shape of your Sheep’s Tongue, it is advisable to trim your plant occasionally. However, note that Sheep’s Tongue is naturally a slow-growing plant. Repotting is also advisable once your plant outgrows its current pot. Don’t forget to use fresh well-draining soil when repotting to avoid any present pests and diseases. Unfortunately, Sheep’s Tongue is prone to insect infestation and root rot. Providing your succulent with proper watering, sunlight, and environment is crucial. Before you leave … This page shows you all kinds of succulents in Succulent City. Or the previous/next plant: << Previous Plant: Tetragonia Tetragonioides >> Next Plant: Trichodiadema Densum If you find this article helpful/ interesting, don’t hesitate to share our article on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest. The share buttons are right below 👇 Related TweetPinShare0 Shares ABOUT ME Richard Miller Salute everyone. It's Richard, the author of this Succulent & Xeriscaping blog. I am a traveler and a nature lover looking for a connection with the wild green. In my journey, I found a love for succulents and xeriscaping. What attracts me is the long-lasting & unique beauty of every plant I have the chance to see with my own eyes. Welcome to my little blog and let's enjoy a good time together! Contact me: richard.succulentcity@gmail.com Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Connect with us on social! Pinterest Instagram YouTube Facebook