Fenestraria aurantiaca

Fisher's Window

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Small South African succulent with translucent leaf windows for photosynthesis. Clumping habit, blooms orange-yellow flowers in autumn.
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Plant Details

Common Name Fisher's Window
Family Aizoaceae
Genus Fenestraria
Species Aurantiaca
Origin South Africa
Blooming Small orange-yellow flowers in autumn
Leaf Color Blue-green with translucent tips
Sunlight Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Cactus mix with high drainage (perlite, pumice), low organic content to prevent rot

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Watering

Water moderately during growing season, keep dry in winter dormancy. Avoid water on leaves/windows.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun or very bright light for window function; avoid scorching in peak summer if indoors

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Fertilization

Apply diluted succulent fertilizer monthly during spring and summer only

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Pruning

Remove dead or shriveled leaves to maintain aesthetic; propagate via offsets

Pest Control Fungus Gnat Mealybug Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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