Chasmatophyllum neliiis a specie that is both uncommon and not well - known .
Chasmatophyllum neliiSchwantes
Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Chasmatophyllum
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
The specific epithet " nelii(pronounced NEL - ee - heart ) " honorsGert Cornelius Nel(1885 - 1950 ) , a South African phytologist , plant collector , and prof of flora at the University of Stellenbosch .
Chasmatophyllum neliiis native toSouth Africa . It grow on rocky flats and hills of sandstone and dolerite plates in southern Great Karoo , between Prince Albert and Graaff - Reinet .
Chasmatophyllum neliiis a succulent subshrub with a thick taproot and short ascending branches that bear heavy , grey-haired - fleeceable leaves with raised white wart . The plant resembles a miniature tree and can turn over a height of 4 column inch ( 10 cm ) . The leaves are semi - ovate to stretch , semi - orbitual in interbreeding - section , and can quantify up to 0.5 inches ( 1.2 cm ) long , 0.15 inches ( 0.4 cm ) wide , and 0.12 inches ( 0.3 atomic number 96 ) fatheaded . They only rarely have an inconspicuous tooth at the keel .
In habitat, Aberdeen Plain, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byTony Rebelo. Licensed underCC BY-SA 4.0.
In the summertime and other fall , Chasmatophyllum neliiproduces jaundiced , daisy - comparable flower on stalks that protrude above the foliage . The flowers open in the good afternoon and have golden - yellow petals that are cerise on the outside .
Light : Chasmatophyllum neliirequires shiny light but not too much direct sunshine . So , a windowsill that find 4 to 5 hours of direct sun in the morning and partial shade in the afternoon will be a arrant smirch for indoor growing .
grime : The industrial plant flourish in poriferous filth , allow the water to drain aside quickly . Therefore , practice commercial-grade soil for succulent ormake your own well - enfeeble mix .
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Temperature : High temperatures are not a job as long as there is deal of sweet melody , but this plant is not cold - stout . It grows respectable inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with average minimal winter temperature range from 25 to 50 ° degree Fahrenheit ( -3.9 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : To keep yourChasmatophyllum neliihealthy , it is most important to eff when , how much , and how often to water it . During the inactive period , usually in wintertime , the plant requires little or no weewee . From give to fall , water it soundly but allow the soil to dry out between watering .
Fertilizing : As long as you repot this plant every two days , it does not need fertilizer .
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
repot : Even if it can rest happy in the same pot for class , once in a while , you may repot your plant to give it more space anytime during the growing time of year . However , the best clock time is at the rootage of the growing time of year .
Propagation : One way to propagate this plant is by dividing clump , which is quite simple-minded . Another option is to start from seeds by sowing them in well - draining grime during spring . The best fourth dimension for dividing is late spring or other summer .
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Chasmatophyllum neliiis considered non - toxic and good around nestling and pets .
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