Carruanthus ringens

Carruanthus ringens is one of only two species belonging to the genus Carruanthus. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Carruanthus ringens, like Carruanthus peersi, is a species native to South Africa.
Carruanthus ringens grows to a height of 20 cm. This succulent is drought tolerant and grows best in soils of pH 6 and 8. If kept completely dry it will withstand mild frost. Like a number of other plants belonging to the Aizoaceae, the species has flowers which bear a superficial similarity to those of dandelions.