Trichodiadema marlothiiL. Bolus
Family : AizoaceaeGenus : Trichodiadema
The specific name " marlothii(mar - LOTH - ee - eye ) honorsRudolf Marloth(1855 - 1931 ) , a German - born South African botanist , pharmacist , and analytical chemist well hump for his Flora of South Africa .
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Trichodiadema marlothiiis native toSouth Africa . It occurs around Swellendam in the Western Cape province .
Trichodiadema marlothiiis a succulent shrublet with woody branch overlay with cylindric leaves with an apical diadem of brownish - white bristles . It can grow up to 1.6 inches ( 4 cm ) magniloquent , with branch racing up to 4.8 inches ( 12 curium ) in length . The leaf are ascend , blue - super acid with a chocolate-brown tip , and measure out up to 0.7 inches ( 1.7 cm ) long and 0.25 inch ( 0.6 cm ) in diameter .
From spring to fall , this plant life bring forth pink daisy - like flowers that can reach up to 1.4 inches ( 3.5 cm ) in diam . The fruits are 6 - locular capsules .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 10b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 40 ° F ( +4.4 ° cytosine ) .
Mesembs are mostly adjust to relatively predictable rainfall patterns rather than utmost drouth and maverick rainfall . Total rain may be exceedingly low , but pee is available at least seasonally or through haze and condensation . This lead to or allow flora that are not especially large and sometimes very pocket-sized and affects the way of life they demand to be treat in finish .
The care basics are simple : free - drainingsoil , plenty of sun and ventilation , and unconstipated lightwateringin the right time of year . Yet the difficultness are endless , try on to adapt to the Mesembs ' adaptability and follow their growth substance abuse in your special conditions .
These plants require a loam - based compost with extra drain stuff such as horticultural grit or perlite . They all like adept light conditions and plenty of ventilation .
Some are relatively cold - stout and can even hold up balmy winters out of doors . Most will outlast temperature down to the freezing point . Some Mesembs begin to develop in the drop as the temperature drops and the days get shorter .
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