Among the three recognizedsubspeciesofQuaqua incarnata , onlyQuaqua incarnatasubsp.hottentotorumis observe in Namibia .
Quaqua incarnatasubsp.hottentotorum(N.E.Br . ) Bruyns
Caralluma hottentotorum , Ceropegia incarnatasubsp.hottentotorum , Quaqua hottentotorum
Flowers and buds. In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
home : ApocynaceaeSubfamily : AsclepiadoideaeTribe : CeropegieaeSubtribe : StapeliinaeGenus : Quaqua
The subspecific epithet " hottentotorum " ( pronounce hot - en - TOT - or - um ) possibly look up to theHottentots Holland Mountains , part of the Cape Fold Belt in the Western Cape province of South Africa .
The aboriginal range ofQuaqua incarnatasubsp.tentaculataextends from Bitterfontein in the Western Cape responsibility ofSouth Africaand north into southwesternNamibia . It originate on stony , often steep ground among scattered low shrubs at elevation from 1,970 to 5,250 feet ( 600 to 1,600 m ) .
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Quaqua incarnatasubsp.hottentotorumis a smallsucculentthat forms aclumpof 4 - angled stems with conicaltubercles , each tap with a sharp tooth . The stems aredecumbentand can uprise up to 12 inches ( 30 cm ) long and 1.3 inches ( 3.2 centimetre ) boneheaded . They ramble from grayish - putting surface to purplish or brown when exposed to acute sunlight .
In the fall , Quaqua incarnatasubsp.hottentotorumproducesinflorescenceswith 3 to 10 flower that often open simultaneously towards the stem wind . The flowers can reach a diameter of 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) . Thecorollais picket pink to whitish on the outside , while the interior is cream - colored to pale icteric . There are stiffbristlesin the lip of the tube and around the base of the lobe . The corollalobesare lance - shape , ascend to spreading , and have margin reflexed for at least half - distance . Thetubeis deep bowlful - form with a definite boundary around the mouth . Thecoronais jaundiced and raised on a short stalk .
Light : Quaqua incarnatasubsp.hottentotorumprefers full sun but will benefit from light tone during the hottest summer day . Indoors , place the plant near the brightest window of your home because it will stretch if it does not obtain enough sunlight . obviate abruptly incite a plant adapt to lower light layer to full Sunday to foreclose sunburn .
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Soil : Use commercial-grade potting soil mix for succulents or prepare your own with 50 % to 70 % mineral moxie , such as vulgar sand , pumice stone , or perlite .
Temperature : The plant thrives in warm outside environments with humble to restrained humidity . It does not like winter moth-eaten and should remain fairly wry and warm during its dormancy . Quaqua incarnatasubsp.hottentotorumgrows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones11a to 11b , with average minimal winter temperature ranging from 40 to 50 ° F ( 4.4 to 10 ° vitamin C ) .
lachrymation : It has typical watering needs for a succulent . During the growing season , from spring to fall , water the plant life thoroughly and allow the soil to dry between waterings . When it goes torpid in winter , it require almost no weewee , about once a calendar month .
Seed pods. In habitat, Niklaas Pass, Karas Region, Namibia. Derivative of a photo byjuddkirkel. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Fertilizing : for keep the plant level-headed and thriving , fertilizing is a good idea . bung it with water - soluble fertilizer diluted to half the urge strength , but only when the plant is actively growing .
Repotting : RepotQuaqua incarnatasubsp.hottentotorumin spring , just before the growing time of year . It has shallow etymon and does not require too much soil to develop . Always pick a container with drainage hollow .
Propagation : The best way to circularize this succulent is by stem cuttings . To ensure good rooting , take cuttings during the growing season . The plant is also easy to start from seeds in spring .
In habitat, Concordia, Northern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byAlan Horstmann. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Learn more atHow to Grow and deal for Stapeliads .
Quaqua incarnatasubsp.hottentotorumhas no toxic effects reported , so it is safe for growing around kids and pets .
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