Schwantesia herreiis a beautiful , belittled plant that is interesting to grow . It grows primarily during the winter and then enters adormancyperiod for the hot summer months .
Schwantesia herreiL.Bolus L.Bolus
Yellow Anglefig
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
household : AizoaceaeGenus : Schwantesia
The specific epithet " herrei " ( say " HER - light beam - eye " ) honorsHans Herre(1925 - 1962 ) , a well - known phytologist who collected succulent in the Namaqualand and Richtersveld areas of South Africa as well as Namibia .
Schwantesia herreiis native toSouth Africa . It grows in crevices of quartzitic ridges in the Richtersveld region in the Northern Cape province .
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Schwantesia herreiis a dwarfsucculentthat class compactclumpsof thick , fleshy , gray - gullible leaves arranged in opposite pairs . The leaves are erect to spreading , triangular in cross - section , and candle from a broad al-Qaida . They can appraise up to 1.2 column inch ( 3 cm ) long and 0.6 inch ( 1.5 cm ) broad and thick . While the leaf are symmetrical when young , they become asymmetric as the plant begin to blossom .
During the fall , Schwantesia herreiproducessolitaryflowers with fleshy , leafage - likesepals , narrow yellowpetalsoften with white bases , and a cluster of yellowstamensat the center . The bloom can contact up to 1.4 inches in diameter and open only at sundown . The fruits are five - locularcapsules with valve rims .
Light : Schwantesia herreirequires bright light but not too much direct sunshine . So , a windowsill that receives 4 to 5 hr of unmediated sunlight in the sunup and partial shade in the afternoon will be a perfect smirch for indoor growth .
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
grime : The plant thrives in porous grunge , let the water supply to enfeeble away quickly . Therefore , use commercial soil for succulent ormake your own well - draining mix .
Temperature : High temperature are not a problem as long as there is pile of fresh breeze , but this plant is not cold - hardy . It grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimum wintertime temperature ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : To keepSchwantesia herreihealthy , it is all important to know when , how much , and how often to water the plant . During its sleeping geological period , typically in the summertime , the industrial plant require little to no urine . From evenfall through spring , water it thoroughly , but allow the soil to dry out between waterings .
In habitat, Richtersveld National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byTony Rebelo. Licensed underCC BY-SA 4.0.
Fertilizing : If you repot this plant every two years , it does not ask any plant food .
Repotting : Even if your plant can stay well-chosen in the same pot for eld , you could once in a while repot it to give it more distance during the growing time of year . The best clock time to do this is at the beginning of the acquire season .
multiplication : AlthoughSchwantesia herreiis usually started from seeds , it can also be easily propagate from stem cuttings during the grow season .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Mesembs .
Schwantesia herreiis considered non - toxic , so receive it around kids and pets is safe .
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