Othonna arborescens is one of the best shrubby Othonna, always forming a perfect natural "mini bonsai" (proper term: shohin) with a chubby little trunk. If it were evergreen, it would probably be much more popular given its stature and attractive foliage. Like all Asteraceae, what looks like a single flower is actually a compound floret, made up of dozens of tiny individual flowers, often surrounded by little yellow rays. Sunflowers and daisies are the most familiar examples. This species group flowers more than probably any other Othonna, blooming continuously throughout the growing season in clusters that resemble bundles of miniature yellow daisies. A forgiving plant and a perfect starting point for anyone interested in winter-growing caudiciforms or succulents in general.
