Hereroa asperais a beautiful footling plant that only requires minimal sustainment .
Hereroa asperaL.Bolus
Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Hereroa
In habitat, South Cape DC, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byWerner Honing. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
The specific epithet " aspera " ( pronounced " AS - per - uh " ) mean " rasping , scratchy , coarse , sharp-worded " and refers to the grain of the leaves .
Hereroa asperais aboriginal toSouth Africa . It grow in gravelly flats , mainly in the Little Karoo but also on the southerly slopes of the Langeberg near Swellendam in the Western Cape province .
Hereroa asperais a succulentshrubletwith short , erect to spreading branches and paired , finger’s breadth - like leaves . It can develop up to 3.2 inch ( 8 cm ) tall . The foliage are nearly cylindrical , inclined , and rough , measuring up to 1 in ( 2.5 centimeter ) long . They are gray-headed - unripe , often with red tips .
In habitat, Calitzdorp, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byBrian du Preez. Licensed underCC BY-SA 4.0.
During wintertime and spring , Hereroa asperaproducessolitaryflowers on light stalks . The peak are scandalmongering with reddish tips and can reach a diameter of 1.4 inches ( 3.5 atomic number 96 ) . They open in the late afternoon or evening . The yield are five - locular capsules traverse by midget closing bodies .
lighting : Hereroa asperarequires undimmed light but not too much direct sun . So , a windowsill that receives 4 to 5 hours of lineal sunlight in the dawn and partial shade in the afternoon will be a thoroughgoing spot for indoor growing .
Soil : The plant thrives in porous soil , allow the water to drain away quickly . Therefore , use commercial soil for succulents ormake your own well - drain mix .
In habitat, Montagu, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo bybaviaankranz. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Temperature : High temperatures are not a problem as long as there is plenty of fresh air , but this plant is not cold - hardy . It spring up best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with middling minimum winter temperature ranging from 25 ° F to 50 ° F ( -3.9 ° C to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : To keepHereroa asperahealthy , it is all important to know when , how much , and how often to weewee . During the dormant period , commonly in summer , the plant ask petty or no water . When it begins to grow again in the fall , water it thoroughly but allow the soil to dry out between watering .
Fertilizing : As long as you repot this plant every two years , it does not need plant food .
In habitat, Van Wyksdorp, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byJames Deacon. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
repot : Even if your plant can stay well-chosen in the same pot for days , you could repot it occasionally to give it more outer space anytime during the growing season . However , the best time is at the beginning of the arise time of year .
Propagation : AlthoughHereroa asperais normally started from seeds , it can also be easily propagated from prow cuttings during the originate season .
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Hereroa asperais weigh non - toxic , so get it around kids and pets is safe .
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