Bergeranthus concavusL.Bolus
Bergeranthus katbergensis , Bergeranthus leightoniae
mob : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Bergeranthus
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Bergeranthus concavusis native toSouth Africa , specifically the Eastern Cape responsibility .
Bergeranthus concavusis a small succulent that forms loose or compact thud of upright , fleshy leaf . It has thicken roots and can extend to a height of 2 inches ( 5 cm ) and a diam of 4 inch ( 10 curium ) . The parting are smooth , dark green , and D - shaped in cross - segment , measuring up to 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) in length , with distinct awn at the top .
The daisy - alike flowers have legion narrow-minded , yellow petals and appear during the summer .
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USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° deoxycytidine monophosphate ) .
Mesembs are mostly adapted to relatively predictable rainfall patterns rather than extreme drought and irregular rain . Total rain may be highly crushed , but body of water is available at least seasonally or through fog and condensate . This leads to or allows flora that are not specially expectant , sometimes very modest , and impact how they require to be treated in culture .
The care basics are elementary : well - draining soil , plenty of Dominicus and external respiration , and regular lightwateringin the right season . Yet the trouble are endless , trying to adapt to the Mesembs ' adaptability and follow their development habits in your special conditions .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo by Cok Grootscholten.Used with permission. All rights reserved.
These plants necessitate a loam - based compost with extra drainage material such as horticultural gritstone or perlite . They all like good low-cal condition and wad of ventilation .
Some are comparatively cold - hardy and can even survive mild wintertime outdoors . Most will endure temperatures down to the freezing decimal point . Some Mesembs start grow in the drop as the temperature drops and the days get light .
See more atHow to Grow and Care for Mesembs .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo by Cok Grootscholten.Used with permission. All rights reserved.
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