Conophytum velutinumSchwantes
Conophytum velutinumvar.velutinum
Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Conophytum
Photo byJanine Hairan
The specific epithet " velutinum(vel - oo - golf tee - num ) " have in mind " velvety , velutinous " and refers to the texture of the leaves of this species .
Conophytum velutinumis native toSouth Africa(only known from a few hillside near Komaggas ) .
Conophytum velutinumis a nanus succulent with bodies that consist of two thick , fleshy , grayish - immature leave with a velvety texture . It get many torso thickly clustered in a small cumulus . The leave are almost whole fused and commonly have glum fleeceable spots . The bodies are pump - shaped in the side vista , with carinate or rounded tips , measuring up to 1 inch ( 205 cm ) tall and 0.4 inches ( 1 cm ) in diameter .
The flowers are diurnal , pale purpleness to magenta , and appear in nightfall . They can reach up to 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) in diameter .
Conophytum velutinumis very similar in appearance toConophytum cordatum .
Light : This succulent needs bright light source but does not like too much lineal sun . To avoid suntan , place yourC. velutinumin a view to receive a few hours of full Dominicus in cooler periods of the day . The plant stretches if it needs more lite .
Soil : C. velutinumthrives best in poriferous soil mixes that allow piss to enfeeble away chop-chop . Use a commercial-grade potting admixture specially plan for grow succulents , ormake your own .
Hardiness : High temperatures are not a problem for this plant , but it can be damaged when temperature go below freeze . C. velutinumcan withstand temperature as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
lachrymation : C. velutinumrequires lilliputian or no water system when it go dormant in the spring . When it begins growing in the fall , it is dependable to water deeply , earmark the grease to dry before water again . During alive growth , your plant needs water if the leaves begin to wrinkle .
Fertilizing : This small succulent is a sluttish feeder and does not need fertilizer if repotted every two class .
Repotting : The good time to repotC. velutinumis at the beginning of the active increment period , but repotting can be done at almost any time while the plant is actively acquire .
Propagation : Like allConophytums , this plant life is easy propagated by division . It can also be maturate from seeds . The best time to divideC. velutinumis in late summer or early fall before it begins to break dormancy or after it has flowered . Sow the seeds in fall in a passel with a well - drain grease mix .
read more atHow to Grow and Care for Conophytum .
C. velutinumis non - toxic and safe to grow around children and pet .
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