Astroloba cremnophilaclosely resemblesAstroloba bullulata . Although theirinflorescencesare nearly identical , thisspeciescan be distinguished by its disperse to pendant branches and distinguishable leaf shape and color .
Astroloba cremnophilavan Jaarsv .
Cliff Astroloba
Private collection, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo by Cok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeGenus : Astroloba
The specific epithet " cremnophila " ( say " krem - noh - FIL - uh " ) means " cliff - do it " and refers to the drop - dwelling habitat of this species .
Astroloba cremnophilais native toSouth Africa . It occur on downright cliff faces at Buffelspoort in the Klein Karoo region of the Western Cape state .
In habitat, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo bySteven Molteno. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Astroloba cremnophilais a slow - growingsucculentthat forms denseclumpsof branches covered in ascending , spirally dress leaves . It branch from the base and can reach out a diameter of 16 inch ( 40 cm ) , with outgrowth growing as long as 8 inch ( 20 cm ) . ab initio , the branch are good but become spreading or pendulous as they mature . The leaves are glaucous - greenish with greenish - white tubercles and turn crimson - greenness during the summertime . They areovate - triangular , have finely toothedkeelsand margins , and are set in five spirally twisted quarrel . Each leaf can measure up to 1 inch ( 2.5 centimeter ) longsighted and 0.6 inches ( 1.5 cm ) wide . The subdivision end in a cardinal rosette , which can reach a diameter of 1.5 inches ( 3.8 curium ) .
In late spring and summertime , Astroloba cremnophilaproduces grey - fleeceable , vasiform flush adorn with blanched stripe . The flower can measure up to 0.45 column inch ( 1.1 cm ) long , and are arrange in the upper half to one - third of slender , unbranched stubble that can grow up to 18.4 inches ( 46 cm ) . The fruits are additive ovoid capsules .
Light : Astroloba cremnophilathrives when provide with some protective cover from direct sunshine . If it has drop the wintertime indoors , step by step move the plant outdoors into the bright sunlight to prevent sunburn .
In habitat, Vyversrus, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byPeter Thompson. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
ground : This plant opt well - drain dirt and does not like its solution to stay on wet for prolonged time period . you may expend commercial-grade stain for succulents ormake your own potting mix .
Temperature : Astroloba cremnophilatolerates warmer temperatures in the summertime but prefers tank temperatures in the winter . It grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with median minimum winter temperatures set out from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° snow ) .
lacrimation : Water the industrial plant thoroughly during its most active growth periods in give and fall . Wait until the top of the soil dries out before lachrymation again . Reduce the watering absolute frequency when the plant ’s growth slows significantly in winter . When the plant is mostly dormant in summertime , water supply it just enough to keep the leave-taking from shriveling .
In habitat, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo bySteven Molteno. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Fertilizing : AlthoughAstroloba cremnophiladoes not require much fertilizer , feeding it can encourage optimum growth . Use a H2O - soluble fertilizer only during the growing time of year .
Repotting : This plant can stay in the same pot for several years . To keep it healthy and happy , repot it into fresh soil every two to three years , ideally in spring or fall .
multiplication : Astroloba cremnophilacan be easy circulate by offsets and cuttings , but can also be start from seed . Remove the showtime and take press cutting during the growing season . Sow the seeds in fountain or spill .
See more atHow to spring up and Care for Astroloba .
Astroloba cremnophilais moot non - toxic and safe around tike and pet .
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