Orthonna Calara’s Opal Necklace

Orthonna sp. ‘Calara’s Opal Necklace’

Common Name: Calara’s Opal Necklace
Growth Habit: Trailing, succulent-like perennial with slender, cascading stems and small rounded foliage.

Why It’s Special

• Elegant trailing stems adorned with opalescent, bead-like leaves ranging from pale green to soft blue, often blushing pink or lavender in cool weather or bright light.

• Ideal for hanging baskets, shelf edges, or succulent displays.

• Refined and jewel-like appearance, resembling a delicate string of gemstones.

• Produces small yellow daisy-like flowers, adding cheerful contrast to its subtle foliage tones.

Care Guide

• Light: Bright, indirect light or gentle morning sun.

• Water: Let the top few cm of soil dry before watering; avoid soggy conditions.

• Soil: Use a free-draining cactus or succulent mix.

• Temperature: Prefers above 10 °C; protect from frost.

• Fertiliser: Lightly feed during the growing season with a diluted liquid fertiliser.

Size

• Stems: Trail up to 30–60 cm.

• Leaves: Small and round, 0.5–1 cm across.

Special Features

• Excellent for small-space or vertical gardening.

• Easy to propagate from stem cuttings.

• Color shifts with temperature and light for year-round visual interest.

Perfect For

• Hanging baskets and indoor shelves

• Balcony railings or cascading mixed planters

• Collectors who appreciate fine-textured, elegant trailing succulents

The first photos serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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