Antegibbaeum fissoidesis the onlyspeciesin themonotypicgenusAntegibbaeum . It is known locally as " volstruistone , " which mean " ostrich toes " in Afrikaans .
Antegibbaeum fissoides(Haw . ) Schwantes ex C.Weber
Gibbaeum fissoides , Gibbaeum nelii , Mesembryanthemum fissoides
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
home : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Antegibbaeum
The specific epithet " fissoides(pronounced fiss - OY - deez ) " refers to the law of similarity of the species toArgyroderma fissum .
Antegibbaeum fissoidesis native toSouth Africa . It grows on quartz patch , often withGibbaeumin western Little Karoo , from Touws River to Barrydale in the Western Cape responsibility .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Antegibbaeum fissoidesis a nanus succulent with erect or creeping stems and digit - comparable leave of absence that produce in unequal pair emerge from the spread between the late pair . It can reach 3.22 inch ( 8 curium ) in height and form a denseclumpby fork from the floor . The smooth , waxy leaf are jaundiced - green to grey - light-green or reddish in winter . They are curved , with a flat or slightly bulging upper surface , a roundly keeled dispirited surface , and a blunt tip . The leaves are merge in couplet at the base , and each pair is attached at a right angle above the former one on the branch . They can turn up to 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) long and 0.3 inches ( 0.8 cm ) wide .
The pink or over-embellished flowers are dead - stalked and can reach up to 2.4 inch ( 6 curium ) in diam . They appear from late wintertime to early spring , open around noon and end near sundown . The fruits are capsules with 6 or 7loculesthat hold in brown , rough - surface seeds .
igniter : Antegibbaeum fissoidesrequires brilliant light but not too much direct sunshine . So , a windowsill that get 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight in the morning and partial tint in the afternoon will be a consummate spot for indoor growing .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
land : The industrial plant thrives in holey dirt , allowing the water to drain away quick . Therefore , use commercial grease for succulent ormake your own well - debilitate admixture .
Temperature : High temperatures are not a problem as long as there is plenty of fresh air , but this plant is not cold - hardy . It develop honorable inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with intermediate minimal winter temperatures ranging from 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : To keepAntegibbaeum fissoideshealthy , it is most important to get it on when , how much , and how often to water . During the torpid period , usually in summertime , the plant command little or no water . In the fall , once it grows again , water thoroughly but allow the soil to dry out between waterings .
In habitat, Montagu, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo byMarion Maclean. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Fertilizing : As long as you repot this plant every two class , it does not need fertilizer .
Repotting : Even if it can outride well-chosen in the same pot for yr , once in a while , you’re able to repot your plant to give it more space anytime during the growing time of year . However , the undecomposed time is at the source of the growing season .
generation : Although usually embark on from seeds in the dusk , Antegibbaeum fissoidescan also be easy propagated by stem cuttings during the growing season .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Mesembs .
Antegibbaeum fissoidesis considered non - toxic and dependable around kids and positron emission tomography .
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