Tulista minor(Aiton ) Gideon F.Sm . & Molteno
Aloe margaritifera var . small-scale , Aloe shaver , Apicra minor , Haworthia margaritifera subvar . modest , Haworthia minima , Haworthia venial , Tulista minima
syndicate : AsphodeloideaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeTribe : AloeaeGenus : Tulista
Photo byRussell Scott
The specific epithet " minor(pronounced MY - nor ) " means " parvus ; lesser , inferior , small " and refers to the size of it of the species , which is smaller compare to its stuffy relatives .
Tulista minorwas formerly classified in the genusHaworthiaasHaworthia minima . However , this was not the right name , asHaworthia minorhad priority . When the species was transferred to the newfangled genusTulista , it was first release asTulista minima , which was also an invalid name . The nameTulista minorwas print in 2018 .
Tulista minoris aboriginal toSouth Africa . It occurs in Coastal Renosterbos from Bredasdorp eastwards to the Gouritz River and inland to Swellendam and Heidelberg .
Photo byJakub Jilemicky
Tulista modest , also known asHaworthia minor , Tulista minima , orHaworthia minima , is a small succulent that forms rose window of thick , fleshy , blue - dark-green leave of absence pass over with attractive blank tubercles . It grows nongregarious or in clumps , and the little potato can reach a diameter of 6 inches ( 15 centimeter ) .
The whitened efflorescence with pinkish tips appear on slender stalks in the summertime .
Tulista minoris a variable species with several var. differ in the shape , size , and colour of the leaf and the contour of the rosette and eminence .
Photo byKelly Griffin
brightness level : Tulistas tolerate full sunshine , but they prefer semi - shaded military position . Any window in your home or office will likely be an appropriate setting forTulistas .
ground : Use commercial stain formulated for succulents ormake your own well - draining potting mix .
Hardiness : Tulista minorcan withstand temperatures as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Photo byRussell Scott
lacrimation : In spring and fall , when the ontogeny is most active , waterTulistas thoroughly , then wait until the top of the dirt dries out before watering again . irrigate your plants less during the winter when their increment slows down significantly . During the hottest summer months , whenTulistas are mostly dormant , water it just enough to keep the leave from shriveling .
Fertilizing : Tulistas do not require much fertilizer . However , for optimal growth , fertilizingis a good estimation . Feed during the growing season with a weakly plant food solution . Do not fertilize during the wintertime .
Repotting : When it begins to outgrow its pot , repot yourTulistain a Modern shallow and slightly big pot with fresh soil . The practiced prison term to repot is in the springtime or other summer .
Propagation : Using seedsor showtime are the most oftentimes used methods .
Learn more atHow to Grow and like for Tulista .
Tulistas are generally non - toxic to man and animate being .
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