Tylecodon reticulatussubsp.phyllopodiumhas thinner branches and less denseinflorescencescompared toTylecodon reticulatussubsp.reticulatus .
Tylecodon reticulatussubsp.phyllopodiumToelken
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In cultivation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : KalanchoideaeGenus : Tylecodon
The subspecific epithet " phyllopodium " ( pronounce " fy - lo - POH - dee - um " ) means " a primordial foliage or leaf axis vertebra " and name to the young branches of this mintage that are covered with phyllopodia .
The aboriginal orbit ofTylecodon reticulatussubsp.phyllopodiumextends from near Witpiitz in southwesternNamibiato near Komaggas in the Northern Cape province ofSouth Africa . It usually grows in connection with rock outcrops and often on rock faces .
In habitat, Nama Khoi, Northern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo bycarlfrederick. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Tylecodon reticulatussubsp.phyllopodiumis a humble succulentshrubwith offshoot that bear cylindrical or slenderly tapering leaves . The young branch are cut across with distinctphyllopodiathat can be browned , gray , or smutty , each with a more or less circular leaf scar that persist visible for several year . They typically grow long than 0.6 inch ( 1.5 cm ) and can reach a diameter of 0.25 column inch ( 0.6 curium ) . The leave-taking are upright and may have a little channel on the upper surface , rate from green to blueish - unripened or yellow - William Green .
In late spring and summertime , after the leaves start to drop off , Tylecodon reticulatussubsp.phyllopodiumproduces yellowish - green , cylindric to urn - shaped blossom that may have chocolate-brown - purple hues where thepetalsare immix . The flowers are more or less erect and come along in a brittle blossoming .
Light : This plant can grow well in direct sunlight but prefers fond shade .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo by Cok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Soil : A well - drainingsoil mixis essential for the healthy ontogenesis ofTylecodon reticulatussubsp.phyllopodium . Poor drain and overwatering lead to root guff in both indoor and outdoor plants .
Temperature : Like allTylecodons , this plant is highly liberal of high temperatures and can withstand frigid , freeze - free conditions during wintertime . Tylecodon reticulatussubsp.phyllopodiumgrows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimum winter temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : As a winter agriculturalist , Tylecodon reticulatussubsp.phyllopodiumrequires carefulwateringduring wintertime and springiness . Water the plant soundly , then wait until the stain dries out before watering again . In summer , during its dormancy , boil down lacrimation to once a month .
In habitat, Komaggas, Northern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byJean Audissou. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Fertilizing : To encourage optimal growth , feedingthis plant with a weewee - soluble fertilizer is recommended , but only during the grow season .
Repotting : You do not need to repot this plant oft . Only repot it when the container becomes too small or shallow .
Propagation : Tylecodon reticulatussubsp.phyllopodiumcan be propagate by seed or fore cut . Fall or wintertime are ideal multiplication to sow the source , and fall is the best fourth dimension to take cuttings .
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Tylecodon reticulatussubsp.phyllopodiumis adjust to head off animal predation by being poisonous . Keep it away from children , darling , and livestock .
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