Trichodiadema
Botanical name: Trichodiadema
Trichodiadema
Botanical name: Trichodiadema
Description
Trichodiadema are small, short-stemmed succulents with flowers that look like daisies, but with red or mauve petals. Native to the southern regions of Africa, these plants have stiff bristles between their segmented sections that make them look similar to cacti. These attractive and distinctive plants are popular with ornamental gardeners. 
Species of Trichodiadema
African bonsai
African bonsai (Trichodiadema bulbosum) is a slow-growing succulent species that is often planted for ornamental ground cover. African bonsai grows natively in hilly regions of South Africa. This species tolerates heat and grows best in full sunlight in well-drained soils when. The roots of african bonsai can be used in making beer or bread to speed up the fermentation of the yeast.
Desert rose
Desert rose (Trichodiadema densum) is native to South Africa and is commonly used as an ornamental plant. Some people even create succulent bonsai from them by raising the roots for effect after some years of growth, which is slow.
Care Guide for Trichodiadema
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies Family
Fig-marigold Genus
Trichodiadema 
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